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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

BBC News·July 21, 2026
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a cut to VAT on household electricity bills, set to take effect in October. The reduction is expected to result in annual savings of approximately £45 for homes. This move marks one of Burnham's first major decisions since taking office. The VAT cut aims to provide relief to households amid rising energy costs.

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