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It is important to note that a hurdle rate is only the minimum amount of return that is deemed acceptable for the efforts involved.
The standard rate of VAT has risen from 17.5% to 20% as the government looks to boost tax revenues to cut its deficit. Business groups have warned that retailers will be hit by the increase, while opponents of the rise have said the poorest will be hit hardest.he VAT rise is also a worry for the Bank of England. At 3.3%, the annual rise in the consumer prices index is already well above the Bank's target of 2%, and the increased VAT rate is likely to push inflation towards 4% this year, analysts say.