With a trade deal between the UK and EU finally, in place, the Publishers Association in the UK has heaved a sigh of relief as this will ensure uninterrupted trade with the European Union. The UK government and the European Union had time till December 31, 2020, to finalize the terms of the new relationship between them as the transition period comes to an end. As per the … [Read more...] about Publishers Association in the UK are happy with Brexit Deal
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Kobo is beginning to charge 0% VAT in the UK for ebooks
The UK government announced last week that they have reduced the VAT on ebooks from 20% to 0% seven months early. This was done because of the whole virus pandemic and people are self-isolating at home and reading more. Amazon quickly announced that they were in the process of discounting all of their ebooks and digital magazines, so people would be paying less. Today, Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo is beginning to charge 0% VAT in the UK for ebooks
Amazon reduces the price of ebooks in the United Kingdom
Amazon is in the process of reducing the price of all Kindle ebooks sold in the UK. This is due to the elimination of VAT on digital magazines, newspapers and ebooks. The UK government originally was poised to launch the reduction in December, but have pulled the trigger seven months early, due to the pandemic. Amazon has just rolled out the new pricing on ebooks and … [Read more...] about Amazon reduces the price of ebooks in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is getting rid of Tax on ebooks
The UK has just passed a resolution that will eliminate all VAT on ebooks and digital newspapers on December 1st 2020. The old 20% tax on these types of content will be completely abolished, but for some reason audiobooks will still be charged the old tax rate. Physical books and periodicals have been exempt for a very long time. In October 2018, the EU allowed member states … [Read more...] about The United Kingdom is getting rid of Tax on ebooks
Apple News+ is now available in Australia and the UK
Apple News+ originally launched in Canada and the United States and now the subscription service is available in Australia and the United Kingdom. Apple highlights major British publications such as The Times, FourFourTwo, Esquire, Empire, Hello!, Cyclist and Grazia. UK subscribers can also access US publications including the Wall Street Journal. Notable Australian … [Read more...] about Apple News+ is now available in Australia and the UK
UK ebook sales have increased by 5% in 2018
Book sales in the United Kingdom decreased by 5.4% last year, which has put a stop to the growth that has been occurring since 2014. In 2017 book sales were £3.11 billion and in 2018 total sales were £2.95 billion. These figures are from the UK Publishers Association, which published its annual yearbook. One of the reasons why print books are falling is due to the interest … [Read more...] about UK ebook sales have increased by 5% in 2018
Audiobook sales increased by 13% in the United Kingdom
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing and customers in the UK have been embracing the format. In 2018 audiobook sales increased by 13% and and up 87% since 2014, according to Nielsen BookScan. Audiobooks now account for 5% of all book purchases and have doubled their share of fiction sales. 45% audio sales are through subscription models, and … [Read more...] about Audiobook sales increased by 13% in the United Kingdom
Kindle ebook gifting is now available on Amazon UK
In early December Good e-Reader reported that Amazon was working on an ebook gifting program and it now available for everyone in the United Kingdom. This system allows someone to buy a digital edition and a link would be sent to the recipients email address, with instructions on how to redeem it. The ebook can then be read on a Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet, Kindle Cloud … [Read more...] about Kindle ebook gifting is now available on Amazon UK
Amazon UK experimenting with ebook gifting system
The Amazon UK website has quietly been testing an ebook gifting system. This will allow users to purchase an ebook and gift to another person, as long as you have their email address. There are further options to establish a date in which the email will be sent and a little room for a custom message. The ebook gifting system has only been available in the US, since it launched … [Read more...] about Amazon UK experimenting with ebook gifting system
UK Audiobook Sales Have Doubled in the Past 5 Years
Audiobook sales have doubled in the United Kingdom in the past five years. In 2017 audiobook sales rose by 12% in volume and 15% in value and digital audio now accounts for 5% of consumer book spending. “Audiobook growth is an encouraging sign that the book consumer in 2017 had a good appetite for content in many formats,” Oliver Beldham, account manager at Nielsen Book … [Read more...] about UK Audiobook Sales Have Doubled in the Past 5 Years