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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Rachel Reeves set to clamp down on high-end bike purchases in Cycle to Work scheme

Rachel Reeves is poised to axe high-end bikes from the Cycle to Work scheme amid concerns it is being exploited by richer commuters, reports suggest.

The chancellor will look to clamp down on workers buying expensive bikes under the government-backed subsidy scheme, which allows employees to buy bikes and accessories without interest through a loan from their employer, according to reports in the Financial Times.

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