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Burnham tells cabinet to prioritise tackling living costs

22 July 2026 · in 80 words

Burnham tells cabinet to prioritise tackling living costs

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has informed his new cabinet that addressing the cost of living will be a key priority. He has already announced a VAT cut on household energy bills from October, estimated to save typical households about £45 a year. However, his plan to fund this by scrapping a digital ID scheme has led to questions.

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