The 'de minimis' tax rule allows overseas retailers to send small parcels worth less than £135 to the UK without paying import duties

Retailers have criticised ministers for not acting faster to crack down on a loophole they say favours fast-fashion importers like Shein and Temu.

Current tax rules means that retailers based overseas can send small parcels worth less than £135 to the UK without paying import duties.

The 'de minimis' tax rule allows overseas retailers to send small parcels worth less than £135 to the UK without paying import duties