EnergyReader · 2026-08-03 09:46

Burnham's VAT Cut Won't Prevent Rising UK Energy Bills, Analysis Finds

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 3, 2026

Analysis published by Energy Voice on Tuesday (2026-07-28) found that household dual-fuel energy bills are forecast to rise next quarter despite Andy Burnham's pledge to remove the 5% VAT on electricity from October 1 (2026-10-01).

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