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Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England

Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England
BBC Business Wednesday 22 July 2026, 05:37 UTC 1 min read
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The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
England (LOCATION)
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