Reports: Treasury urged to prioritise axing energy bill levies over mooted VAT cuts

James Murray
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves / Credit: HM Treasury/Flickr

Experts warn proposal to remove VAT from energy bills would disproportionately benefit richer households and could result in higher emissions

The government is facing calls to use the upcoming Autumn Budget to move so-called 'green levies' into general taxation, rather that simply axe VAT from energy bills, with advocates for the reforms arguing...

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