Andy Burnham Announces £195 Cost of Living Boost with VAT Cut on Electricity Bills from October 1 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 andyburnham vat electricity energybills costofliving ofgem johnhealey labourparty inflation ukpolitics In a bold first policy move since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of VAT on electricity bills starting October 1. This decision aims to ease the financial burden on households by cutting … Read More
Andy Burnham Announces Immediate £45 VAT Cut on Energy Bills for All Households Tuesday, July 21, 2026 energy vat taxcut electricity costofliving inflation households ofgem government relief Andy Burnham, newly appointed Prime Minister and Labour MP for Makerfield, has announced an immediate cut to household electricity bills by removing VAT, aiming to provide urgent relief amid rising living costs. Effective … Read More
Andy Burnham Supports New Rent Control Measures for England’s Renters and Landlords Tuesday, July 21, 2026 rentcontrol costofliving renters landlords andyburnham labour housing economicpolicy rentfreeze england Andy Burnham, the new Labour Party leader, has indicated that rent controls are under serious consideration as a means to ease financial pressures facing renters in England. Speaking shortly after becoming Prime Minister, … Read More
Andy Burnham Aims to Reinstate £2 Bus Fare Cap Across England Tuesday, July 21, 2026 busfares andyburnham labour publictransport costofliving farecap transportpolicy greatermanchester ukpolitics inflation sport Andy Burnham, the Labour Party leader and new Prime Minister, has announced plans to reinstate a £2 cap on single bus fares across England. This move aims to make public transport more affordable and support households … Read More
Andy Burnham Announces Energy Bill Cuts as New Prime Minister Tuesday, July 21, 2026 andyburnham energybills costofliving fiscalpolicy socialtariff labourparty economicpolicy inflation publicsupport marketconfidence Andy Burnham, newly appointed Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, has confirmed plans to reduce energy bills to provide relief for families struggling with the cost of living. Speaking outside Number 10 Downing … Read More
Andy Burnham Hints at Possible Return of 50p Income Tax Rate Amid Tax Allowance Changes Tuesday, July 21, 2026 andyburnham incometax taxrates personalallowance ukpolitics labourparty costofliving taxpolicy budget fiscalresponsibility Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Labour Prime Minister, has indicated the potential return of the 50p income tax rate as part of plans to adjust the personal tax allowance. Speaking at his first press conference since taking … Read More