UK offers cheaper chocolate and tickets to the zoo in bid to ease cost of living squeeze
The British government is implementing measures to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by the Iran war. This includes reducing import taxes on chocolate and theme park tickets to support families during the summer. Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to boost the economy while facing internal challenges within the Labour Party leadership.
- ▪The government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted theme park entry to ease the cost-of-living squeeze.
- ▪Inflation in the U.K. fell to 2.8% in April but is expected to rise again due to increasing fuel and energy prices.
- ▪Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced tax reductions on tickets for attractions and free bus travel for children during the summer.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUK offers cheaper chocolate and tickets to the zoo in bid to ease cost of living squeezeThe British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted theme park entry to ease the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran warByJILL LAWLESS Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 8:53 AM1:43Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to attend the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions in parliament in London, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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