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dotti34 · 13-11-2021, 22:55

The TV licence was abolished here in 1974 – if I remember rightly it was decided to get rid of this as it was costing too much to police it. I think if any political party tried to bring it back they would never be put in power again!!!!

I dislike intensely the GST (Goods and Services Tax) which was brought in during 2000. Similar to your VAT I think. Currently it is at 10% on all goods and services, except for a few exemptions. Every now and then mention is made that this might be increased but so far nothing has come of that suggestion. Wouldn’t be surprised though as this Government has been spending so much money they are going to have to find a way of recouping it.
The GST certainly adds a fair bit to bills and purchases as it is, so I hope they do not increase it.

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dotti34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,189 Blog Entries: 80 Liked: 1480 times Rep Power: 833512	Re: Bills The TV licence was abolished here in 1974 – if I remember rightly it was decided to get rid of this as it was costing too much to police it. I think if any political party tried to bring it back they would never be put in power again!!!! I dislike intensely the GST (Goods and Services Tax) which was brought in during 2000. Similar to your VAT I think. Currently it is at 10% on all goods and services, except for a few exemptions. Every now and then mention is made that this might be increased but so far nothing has come of that suggestion. Wouldn’t be surprised though as this Government has been spending so much money they are going to have to find a way of recouping it. The GST certainly adds a fair bit to bills and purchases as it is, so I hope they do not increase it.