The Guardian
Pubs, Bars Report 'Burnham Bounce' in Optimism, Still Want the Actual Money
Pubs and bars feel a 'Burnham bounce' in optimism, but they're still crying into their pints about VAT and business rates.
2026-08-26
The Guardian
2026-08-19
The Guardian
British Energy Bills Set to Hit Three-Year High; Andy Burnham's Tax Cut Wipes Out Faster Than a British Summer
British energy bills are set to hit a three-year high this winter, as the Middle East war and European heatwaves team up to wipe out the VAT cut, proving once again that global gas prices don't care about your political promises.
2026-07-25
BBC Business
New Government's Spending Spree: VAT Cuts and Bus Fare Caps, But What About That Tax Threshold Everyone's Mad About?
New government cuts VAT and caps bus fares, but ignores frozen tax thresholds; nearly 2 million households in water poverty; and most over-45s prefer giving money before death.
2026-07-22
The Guardian Europe
Andy Burnham Caps Bus Fares at £2, Because Apparently Riding the Bus Shouldn't Require a Second Mortgage
Andy Burnham slashes bus fares to £2, funds it by raiding climate loans and scrapping a digital ID scheme that might not have existed anyway. Inflation also took a hint and dropped slightly.
2026-07-21
BBC Business
Britain's New PM Burns Through Digital ID Budget to Slash Electricity VAT by a Whopping £45 a Year
New PM Andy Burnham cuts electricity VAT by 5%, saving households £45 a year - funded by scrapping a £1.8bn digital ID program. Winter energy woes remain.
2026-07-19
BBC World
Russians Embrace Cash as Mobile Shutdowns and Tax Hikes Make Card Payments a Luxury
Russians are hoarding cash as mobile shutdowns and tax hikes make card payments a gamble, and the Kremlin's left hand is busy undermining its right.
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