Those buns aren't looking so hot

Updated

It's true. Morrisons buns may not look so hot for a reason. Money. The Leeds-based grocer has asked the Government to rename its buns 'Cold Cross Buns' in order to avoid charging customers VAT.

All food sold 'above ambient temperature' is now subject to a 20% VAT charge, hiking the cost of a range of hot food. Could your Easter bun dodge the tax?

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