England - VAT Rises to 20% for 2011..................Bah Humbug!

( last minute shoppers on Oxford St before the 20% VAT goes into effect)

My trip to London in October was brightened because in 2010 was the first time in a long time that I was able to purchase once again all my clothes  ( I prefer London cuts of men's clothing) in an affordable manner.
BUT....in 20111, the Govt. is rasing the VAT tax to 20% from 17.5% and once again, it making shopping, hotels etc ( food is exempt) impossible for the visitor.
Bah HUMBUG!