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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Emma Munbodh

Boris Johnson 'reconsidering' VAT cut on energy bills for every household

Boris Johnson is understood to be reconsidering a VAT cut on gas and electricity - cutting every household energy bill by 5% as prices surge to record levels.

Though no final decisions have been made on how to help millions of people facing huge hikes in their energy costs, the PM is said to be warming to the idea of a cut to VAT.

Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are due to meet to discuss the issue and finalise a shortlist of options this week – one of which may also involve an extension of the Warm Homes Discount.

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