The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) proposes amending the Price Marking Order 2004, to extend the deadline to 28 days, which would allow traders to display a general notice related to prices and give them more time to change price tickets and labels for goods. The standard rate of VAT is due to revert to 17.5% from 15% on 1 January 2010. The consultation is open to both individuals and organisations and responses must be submitted by 23 November 2009.

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