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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
BBC Politics Tuesday 21 July 2026, 07:27 UTC 1 min read
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Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
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