Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by planning to remove tax on household electricity bills. The VAT cut is meant to…
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Cover image: Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London on July 20, 2026. © Temilade Adelaja, Reuters
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Issued on: 21/07/2026 - 12:11
The UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has held his first cabinet meeting, telling ministers he will set out his plans "over…
The UK's new leader moved to remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1. The move comes before Burnham chairs his first…
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by…
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on July 21 kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons…
Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain's prime minister, unveiling…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills in his first attempt to ease a…
New UK government tackles cost of living with energy tax cut
