Friday, 25 May 2012

Lib Dems defend new build VAT plan

23/04/2010 | By Chloë Stothart

The Liberal Democrats have denied claims that tax reforms that would add a minimum of 5 per cent VAT to the cost of new housing would push up house prices.

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