Cost of living support latest: Reeves to announce measures to cut food costs and drive down household prices
Rachel Reeves is set to announce measures aimed at reducing food costs and providing free bus fares for children in England. The government plans to cut import tariffs on over 100 food products, potentially saving consumers £150 million annually. However, health experts caution that lowering prices on unhealthy foods may not be beneficial and advocate for promoting healthier options instead.
- ▪Reeves will cut food tariffs and offer free bus fares for children to address the cost of living crisis.
- ▪The government aims to save consumers a combined £150 million per year by slashing import tariffs on over 100 food products.
- ▪Health experts warn that reducing costs of unhealthy foods could have unintended consequences.
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