News · 21 May 2026

15-and-unders get free bus travel this August.

Households will see reduced costs as Rachel Reeves introduces new measures to ease Iran conflict impact. The Chancellor plans to cancel a fuel duty increase and launch a "Great British summer savings scheme". This scheme includes free bus travel for children aged 15 and under during August in England, alongside cuts to some food import tariffs.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 May 2026 at 13:23

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