I'm a little surprised the imminent rise of VAT from 17.5% to 20% has garnered more news or attention recently particularly in the run up to Xmas.
Apart from a brief mention today within the context of the future general economic outlook there really haven't been any news items focused on the rise itself.
Also, retailers, particularly the supermarkets haven't capitalised on the rise to try and shift big ticket items beforehand - I would have expected some form of advertising campaign by now.
Even the Daily Wail which can be relied upon for doom hasn't moaned!
Now I'm no conspiracy theorist but it seems somewhat strange.
Apart from a brief mention today within the context of the future general economic outlook there really haven't been any news items focused on the rise itself.
Also, retailers, particularly the supermarkets haven't capitalised on the rise to try and shift big ticket items beforehand - I would have expected some form of advertising campaign by now.
Even the Daily Wail which can be relied upon for doom hasn't moaned!
Now I'm no conspiracy theorist but it seems somewhat strange.
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