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  • Tourist tax: Lisa Nandy says Labour may ‘explore’ restoring VAT free shopping

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    Lisa Nandy has said the government “could explore” restoring VAT free shopping after hearing “very loud and clear” the calls from the industry to scrap the so-called tourist tax. The culture, media and sport secretary told Elle UK magazine that fashion was in the “soul of the nation” and ministers recognised its “centrality” to the [...]

    Lisa Nandy has said the government “could explore” restoring VAT free shopping after hearing “very loud and clear” the calls from the industry. Photo: PA
  • Shein set to miss out on FTSE 100 spot as industry body flags concerns

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    Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to miss out on a place in the FTSE 100, according to reports, as the incoming mega listing continues to spark debate in the City.

    Shein is headquartered in Singapore

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