Radiographers Advocate for VAT Exemption on Bras, Citing Discrimination

At a conference in Leeds, radiographers argue that taxing bras disproportionately impacts women and could violate the Equality Act.

Radiographers propose that bras, essential for preventing musculoskeletal issues, should not be subject to VAT.
The tax on bras is seen as discriminatory because it disproportionately affects women, potentially violating the Equality Act.
Comparisons are drawn between bras and menstrual products, which have been exempt from VAT since 2021.
Only women who have undergone breast cancer surgery are currently exempt from VAT on certain bras.
The campaign for VAT exemption on bras follows successful efforts to remove VAT from menstrual products.