UK business rates review may tax streaming services and online goods

Netflix and Spotify, digital newspapers, ebooks plus click-and-collect goods also targeted in online sales tax

Streaming services, such as Netflix and Spotify, online newspapers, ebooks and items reserved online but picked up in stores could be subject to a new online sales tax if ministers give it the green light.

In a long-anticipated final report on a review of business rates the Treasury said it would shortly launch a consultation on a new tax for online goods and services which was expected to conclude next year.