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As soon as John Healey was appointed the announcements began. First came the announcement to cut VAT on household energy bills from October, next a plan to cap bus fares in England from January, then a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England starting from April. But what about that major issue on the doorstep when Andy Burnham was campaigning to be elected in his new constituency of Makerfield?
- ▪As soon as John Healey was appointed the announcements began.
- ▪First came the announcement to cut VAT on household energy bills from October, next a plan to cap bus fares in England from January, then a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England starting from April.
- ▪But what about that major issue on the doorstep when Andy Burnham was campaigning to be elected in his new constituency of Makerfield?
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Episode detailsRadio 4,·25 Jul 2026,·24 minsNew Chancellor, New Plans? and Inheritance GiftsMoney BoxPlayBookmarkBookmarkSubscribeSubscribeAvailable for over a yearThis week has seen a new Prime Minister and a new Chancellor of the Exchequer. As soon as John Healey was appointed the announcements began. First came the announcement to cut VAT on household energy bills from October, next a plan to cap bus fares in England from January, then a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England starting from April. But what about that major issue on the doorstep when Andy Burnham was campaigning to be elected in his new constituency of Makerfield? The frozen personal tax threshold. We'll discuss what this might mean for your money.
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