The claim made by the Spanish Government last weekend that the EU would not let it lower the IVA on masks caused surprise in Brussels and provoked a response.
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Why Mask IVA is not 4%
by Martin Myall •
The Minister of Hacienda, María Jesús Montero, claims that EU regulation prevent the Spanish Government from lowering the IVA charged on obligatory masks.
Handmade Masks Soon Disallowed
by Vivienne Hughes •
When the pandemic began there just weren’t enough masks to go round, so groups of friends or block neighbours began churning out homemade masks – all change!
More Cash Limitations
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Government has decided to get back to work on its draft bill designed to counter fiscal fraud – it had been put on ice last year.
Bikers & Face-mask Use
by Martin Myall •
There’s some confusion over if you have to wear a mask when riding a motorbike or scooter. The answer depends on the type of helmet and if accompanied or not.
Madrileños Flee the Lockdown
by Martin Myall •
The yesterday afternoon/evening saw queues of traffic leaving Madrid before the 22.00h border closure came into effect.
Concerning UK Passports
by Vivienne Hughes •
From 1 January 2021, you must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe.
Positive Reading on Dead Virus
by Martin Myall •
How many people who give positive readings through PCR tests really are infected? Well, there has always been down, but now there is more.
Necessary Contradictions?
by Martin Myall •
Sometimes two contradictory necessities seem to create a paradox, which is the case of the need to start the school year whilst maintaining health restrictions.
PM Sánchez Announces Measures
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish PM convoked the Board of Ministers upon returning from holiday and announced five measures in relation to the pandemic.