| 1 | A | B | C |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Value-added tax in the United Kingdom - Historical rates |  |  |
| 3 | From | To | Standard rate |
| 4 | 18 June 1979 | 18 March 1991 | 15.0% |
| 5 | 19 March 1991 | 30 November 2008 | 17.5% |
| 6 | 1 December 2008 | 31 December 2009 | 15.0% |
| 7 | 1 January 2010 | 3 January 2011 | 17.5% |
| 8 | 4 January 2011 | Present | 20.0% |

Question: What was the growth of the standard rate of VAT?
Answer: The standard rate of VAT was increased from 17.5% to 20% on 4 January 2011.