- Rachel Reeves will not cut VAT on domestic energy bills in the upcoming Budget.
- Instead, she plans to remove some social and environmental levies from electricity bills, funding these schemes through general taxation.
- The decision comes despite pressure to reduce energy bills and inflation, with the Bank of England downplaying the impact of a VAT cut.
- The Labour government aims to reduce energy bills by up to £300 a year by 2030, focusing on electricity costs to support net zero targets.
- The government will continue support measures like the Warm Homes Discount and funding for energy efficiency in low-income homes.
Source: ft.com
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