UK cuts VAT on energy bills ahead of prime minister's first cabinet meeting

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.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 69d ago

Britain’s new leader starts with electricity tax cut

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France 24Center· 70d ago

UK cuts VAT on energy bills ahead of prime minister's first cabinet meeting

BBC NewsCenter· 70d ago

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

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Oil PriceLean Right· 70d ago

UK Scraps 5% VAT on Electricity

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 70d ago

Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinet

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 70d ago

UK's new PM Andy Burnham cuts household electricity tax

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