GB wrote:

Fredxx wrote:

The VAT now goes the UK Treasury.

That's not of great comfort to the OP, faced with an unexpected bill for
£143. Anyway, hopefully he voted for Brexit, so at least he voted for
this fiasco.

brexit or none, the price difference is probably £7 less VAT and £10
more handling charge. An extra £3 on an £840 item is neither here nor there.