In this section
Safetraders
A register of businesses providing services for people living in South Tyneside.
Useful websites
South Tyneside Consumer Advice
How to complain, shopping tips, internet shopping, doorstep selling, scams, unwanted junk mail and phone calls and much more.
Consumer Direct
Clear and practical
consumer advice
Phone: 0845 404 0506
VAT rate change advice (HM Revenue and Customs)
The VAT rate is 15% until 31 December 2009. It will go back to 17.5% from 1 January 2010.
