'Landmark' VAT interest ruling

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A lawyer says a ruling by a High Court judge on a tax dispute involving retail group Littlewoods is a landmark.

Giles Salmond said Littlewoods had won a fight with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over how much interest should be paid on a tax refund - after making a £1.2 billion claim.