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Helen Corbett

Chancellor cuts bills for thousands more firms as she continues Washington talks

Rachel Reeves (Leon Neal/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves has expanded plans to cut electricity bills for thousands of UK manufacturing firms as she continues talks in Washington focused on the economic fallout from the Iran conflict.

The Chancellor, who is in Washington for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings, said the plan will help UK businesses compete and create jobs despite the uncertain economic backdrop.

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