Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost-of-living

Andy Burnham’s first significant policy change is to cut VAT on energy bills (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

Andy Burnham has announced an £850 million tax cut on energy bills to help ease the cost-of-living crisis in his first significant policy as Prime Minister.

From October 1 electricity bills will be VAT free, saving households around £45-a-year the Government said.