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Andy Burnham urges cabinet to examine 'all possible ways' to tackle cost of living crisis | Politics | The Guardian

Burnham tells cabinet to pursue ‘all possible ways’ to cut living costs

At his first cabinet meeting as prime minister, Andy Burnham declared his administration a 'cost of living government' and ordered ministers to find ways to ease household expenses, while facing questions over how he will fund the promised VAT cut on electricity.

Jul 24

Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost-of-living | The Independent

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UK PM Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills in first major policy move

The reduction from 5% to 0%, effective 1 October, is expected to save a typical household about £45 a year and is funded by cancelling the digital ID programme.

Jul 24