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UK PM Burnham removes VAT on domestic electricity bills from Oct 1
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from domestic electricity bills, effective October 1. This is his first major policy initiative since taking office. The move is intended to lower energy costs for households and will be funded by savings from the cancellation of a £1.8 billion (US$2.42 billion) digital ID programme. The announcement was made on July 21, 2026, and reported by The Business Times.
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Publication Date: 2026-07-21 08:20:35
UK's Burnham Targets Lower Energy Bills in First Move as PM
Burnham will remove the value-added tax from domestic electricity bills from October 1.
Published: Tue, Jul 21, 2026 · 04:20 PM
[LONDON] British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced his first major policy initiative, targeting a reduction in household energy costs.
- The move will see the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from domestic electricity bills, effective October 1.
- According to Burnham, the policy will be funded by savings generated from the cancellation of a £1.8 billion (US$2.42 billion) digital ID programme.
Photo: Andy Burnham says the move would be funded by savings from the cancellation of a £1.8 billion digital ID programme. (REUTERS)
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