https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/socialtariff/Recent content in socialtariff on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Jul 2026 04:53:21 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-announces-energy-bill-cuts-as-new-prime-minister/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:53:21 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-announces-energy-bill-cuts-as-new-prime-minister/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 Street on Monday, Burnham revealed that the government will unveil a “breathing space” package on Tuesday, aimed at easing financial pressure through cuts to energy bills and bus fares. Burnham emphasized his cautious approach to economic policy, stating, “I’ve said we’ll stick to the fiscal rules and by that I mean the existing fiscal rules and use, obviously, any flexibility within them.