Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills ahead of first cabinet meeting – UK politics live
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Key context: <p>Move is expected to save households around £45 a year but former minister says plan is ‘unfunded’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/21/burnham-announces-plans-to-cut-vat-on-electricity-bills-as-first-cost-of-living-move">Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living move</a></p></li></ul><p>A Russian warship conducted a rare live-fire exercise in the Channel 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, the day Andy Burnham was appointed as prime minister.</p><p>The Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and requested that a British warship, which had been tracking it, retreat to a safe distance.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/21/andy-burnham-pm-labour-energy-bills-cost-of-living-cabinet-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Move is expected to save households around £45 a year but former minister says plan is ‘unfunded’Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveA Russian warship conducted a rare live-fire exercise in the Channel 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, the day Andy Burnham was appointed as prime minister.The Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and requested that a British warship, which had been tracking it, retreat to a safe distance. Continue reading...
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