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📰 source: bbc_business · 💼 business

this week saw a new prime minister and chancellor in the uk. john healey announced a cut to vat on household energy bills from october, a plan to cap bus fares in england from january, and a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in england starting april. the frozen personal tax threshold remains a key issue. nearly 2 million households in england and wales are in water poverty, spending over 5% of income after housing on water bills. the consumer council for water commissioned the study. a survey from the private office found over 8 in 10 clients over 45 believe parents and grandparents should help younger generations during their lifetime rather than leave an inheritance.

why it matters: new uk policies on energy vat, bus fares, and business rates directly affect household budgets and small businesses.

source: bbc_business
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