Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to implement measures aimed at alleviating the cost of living crisis in the UK. These include cutting import tariffs on over 100 food products and offering free bus rides for children during the summer holidays. The government aims to save consumers around £150 million annually through these initiatives.
- ▪Reeves will cut food costs by reducing import tariffs on more than 100 products.
- ▪The government plans to provide free bus travel for children aged five to 15 in England during August.
- ▪The measures are part of a broader effort to address the economic impact of the Iran war on the UK.
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