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Written by James Whitfield · Updated August 2026 · Checked against 2026/27 HMRC rates · Editorial standards · Methodology

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  1. 1. What cookies are
  2. 2. Essential cookies and local storage
  3. 3. Analytics cookies
  4. 4. Advertising cookies
  5. 5. Controlling cookies

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