#ThatIsNotABook: How to Campaign to Lower European Ebook VAT

France's Syndicat National de l’Edition (SNE) has launched a social media campaign to encourage readers to support the fight for a lower VAT on ebooks. The post #ThatIsNotABook: How to Campaign to Lower European Ebook VAT appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Amazon reportedly to drop MFN clauses from ebook deals

Amazon has offered to drop the Most Favoured Nation clauses from its ebook contracts, following a European Commission investigation into the online retailer’s deals, it has been reported today.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publishers urged to respond to Amazon's new ebook offer

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15014 officially adds ebook support

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Pearson to slash ebook rental prices by 50% in digital push

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Microsoft pilots ebook sales in Windows 10

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Exclusive Books strikes ebook deal with Kobo

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Leaked Windows 10 build shows Creators Update is getting an ebook store

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Leaked Windows 10 build shows Microsoft filling a major content hole: Ebooks

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HarperCollins Continues Facebook Live Programming with Holiday Campaign

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MPs to be sent Brexit book after crowdfunding campaign

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HMRC changes decision over VAT for adult colouring books

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HMRC climbs down on retrospective colouring book VAT charge

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European Book Publishing 2015 Statistics: 22 Million Titles in Stock

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E-books can be sold with reduced VAT, says EC

European publishers and booksellers have welcomed the decision of the European Commission to allow VAT to be reduced on ebooks, with sales now bound to go up, according to booksellers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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