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VAT
Andy Burnham faces SNP demand to scrap fuel VAT ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure from the SNP to strip value-added tax from petrol and diesel ahead of the fiscal statement.
Andy Burnham cuts domestic electricity VAT to zero for households with driveways
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cut domestic electricity VAT to zero, lowering home charging costs for driveway owners and intensifying debates over transport equity.
Andy Burnham faces postcode lottery warning over new EV cross-pavement rules
Andy Burnham is facing warnings over new electric vehicle regulations, with experts cautioning that driveway policies risk creating a postcode lottery.
Burnham cuts household electricity VAT to 0% from October 1
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the elimination of VAT on household electricity to help with rising living costs. The cut is funded by scrapping a digital-ID programme, a decision that has faced criticism regarding its financing.