POLITICSJul 21 · 07:49 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDKiran Stacey Policy editor and Jamie Grierson

Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living move

Andy Burnham announced the government will remove VAT from electricity bills, reducing them by an average of £45 annually from October. Chancellor John Healey stated the move will be funded by canceling a digital ID scheme.

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