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Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2
The UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced that single bus fares across England will be capped at £2 starting January. This measure is funded with £454 million, including £400 million from redirecting international climate finance to loans. Currently, the cap is £3 until March 2027, with some areas like London and Greater Manchester already having lower rates.
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