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Andy Burnham faces postcode lottery warning over new EV cross-pavement rules

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.

Politics ·20 Sep 2026, 10:38 ·Clara West 4 min read
Burnham cuts household electricity VAT to 0% from October 1

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.

NHS ·21 Jul 2026, 20:34 ·Owen Patel 4 min read