Boris Johnson’s government axed the instant rebate scheme, which allowed visitors to reclaim 20% VAT on goods as they left the UK, as part of the Brexit agreement of January 2020.
It means shopping on the continent, where countries continue to offer VAT rebates, is 20% cheaper than in the UK.
Walmart news: Shopper claims stores are charging for shopping carts | Express.co.uk
One Antony Maldonado wrote: "Why charging $1.00? "Why they don't get new carts? Using those old ones feels like they all need front wheel alignments."
The rumour soon spread to Facebook, with users reposting the suggestion. "Walmart charging a $1 to use their shopping carts starting February 1st," another wrote.
Ben's rice is latest household favourite hit by shrinkflation - price raised size the same | ...
Ben's Original has cut the size of rice portions, but kept the price the same, in the latest case of shrinkflation. The brand has removed 30g from its 250g pouches, reducing them to 220g. But they still cost 99p at Tesco and £1 at Sainsbury’s.
Food giant Mars blamed the move on “significant cost increases” in its raw materials and operations.
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