LONDON, November 24, 2023-

Campaigners say the removal of VAT from period pants is a “real victory” for consumers and reflects their role as an essential product rather than a fashion item or a luxury.

HM Treasury posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly after the Chancellor’s autumn statement, that: “Women should be able to choose period products that work for them. Following the scrapping of tampon tax, we’re expanding the 0% rate of VAT on women’s period products to include period underwear. This means better access to period products for women & girls across our country.”

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