VAT on Period Pants Abolished in the UK

The tax cut, hailed as a victory for women, is expected to make these sustainable products more affordable, addressing a key barrier to their use.

Period pants will no longer be subject to VAT, following a campaign by retailers, women's groups, and environmentalists.
Women are expected to save up to £2 on average on period pants, a sustainable alternative to single-use sanitary products.
Retailers, including Marks & Spencer and Tesco, have pledged to pass on the tax cut directly to customers.
The tax removal is expected to make period pants more affordable, addressing cost as a barrier cited by nearly 25% of women.
The tax cut is seen as a victory for women and a step towards reducing period poverty and stigma in the UK.