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Sat, 25 Jul 2026

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 Money Box

What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

* VAT on household energy bills to be cut from October
* Bus fares in England to be capped from January
* 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April Approximately 2 million households in England and Wales are living in water poverty, spending over 5% of their income on water bills. New survey suggests many older adults expect parents and grandparents to help younger generations financially during their lifetime rather than leaving an inheritance after death.