Period pants will be cheaper as government scraps VAT
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPeriod pants should be cheaper from this week as new rules scrapping VAT on the products come into play. The move, which will lead to an average saving of £2, comes after a campaign by retailers, women's groups and environmentalists.
The pants have grown in popularity over recent years. Seen as a greener alternative to single use sanitary towels and tampons, they can be washed and re-used. READ MORE: Families are loving mum's easy idea for saving £780 a year READ MORE: Ken makes a comeback in baby name charts as parents inspired by Barbie movie Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
just click here to give it a go. Companies like Wuka and Modibodi specialise in the underwear, but it's also sold by many high street chains including Marks & Spencer and Primark - and they have promised to pass on the savings to customers.
While a so-called 'tampon tax' was dropped on other period items in 2021, the pants were classed as a garment, meaning they were subject to the VAT rate of 20%.
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