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
HMRC Announces VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges Effective Through April 2027 Thursday, July 16, 2026 hmrc vat vatcharges roadfuel co2emissions companycars fuelscale businesstax accounting vehicletax HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed the updated VAT road fuel scale charges for petrol and diesel cars, which will take effect from May 1, 2026, and remain applicable until April 30, 2027. These charges will impact … Read More
Four New Rules Announced for PIP and DLA Claimants Under DWP Motability Scheme Changes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 motability pip dla dwp vat tax adaptations disability lease uk The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed four significant new rules affecting individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) as part of upcoming changes to the … Read More
Heartfelt Farewell as Caneat Cafe Closes in Stirchley Amid Pleas to Protect Local Icons Saturday, June 27, 2026 caneat stirchley cafe hospitality independent closure community vat businessrates support Stirchley bids a sorrowful goodbye to Caneat, a cherished café that has profoundly influenced the local community since opening in 2017. Celebrated for its signature seven-minute eggs, banana bread, and exceptional … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Announces VAT Cut on Family Meals and Days Out at Wetherspoons and Beyond Friday, June 26, 2026 tax vat wetherspoons family starmer labour economy costofliving government children The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has unveiled a significant VAT reduction impacting all Wetherspoons pubs and a wide range of family activities across the UK. This new measure aims to ease the … Read More