Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces six-month VAT cut on electricity bills
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces six-month VAT cut on electricity bills

21 Jul 2026 · Originally published 21 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that VAT on electricity bills will be removed for six months starting 1 October to help households manage winter costs. While the measure applies to Great Britain, the Northern Ireland Executive will receive equivalent funding to implement its own cost of living support.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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