Er, except this £1000 policy hasn't actually been implemented yet and you cannot currently rely on it.

It was supposed to be in the Finance Bill but got dropped due to the general election - apparently it is still govt policy so would be expected to be implemented at some point - but who knows when with all the Brexit distractions etc.

Irritating to me as I sell a v minimal amount of the things I make to cover the cost of more materials (don't worry I factor in costs and don't underprice) but it's hardly worth registering as self employed - would just result in offset tax and presumably there's a limit on claiming that.