Ministers are today urged to curb the ‘rip-off’ cost of Covid tests for holidaymakers. As a starting point, we are urging the Treasury to axe VAT on the so-called ‘gold standard’ PCR tests, which would slash costs significantly. This can be a PCR test or a lateral flow – but if the latter, it must satisfy Government rules on accuracy. If the Government is fixed on using PCR tests, it could make them affordable by exempting them from VAT. He booked the trip in June last year – before widespread Covid testing had been introduced for holidays.

Source: Daily Mail May 31, 2021 21:10 UTC