Reeves to promise free summer bus rides for children and food tariff cuts in living costs package
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a package aimed at alleviating rising living costs, including free summer bus rides for children and cuts to food import tariffs. The initiative, dubbed the 'Great British summer savings scheme', is designed to help families cope with expected inflation increases. This follows a decision by Keir Starmer to postpone planned fuel duty rises and provide tax relief for lorry drivers.
- ▪Rachel Reeves will promise free bus rides for children aged 15 and under during August.
- ▪The government will postpone planned increases in fuel duty and provide a vehicle tax holiday for hauliers.
- ▪Reeves plans to cut tariffs on certain food imports to help reduce consumer prices.
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Rachel Reeves said her number one priority was to protect households from rising costs. Photograph: Jacob King/PAView image in fullscreenRachel Reeves said her number one priority was to protect households from rising costs. Photograph: Jacob King/PAEconomicsReeves to promise free summer bus rides for children and food tariff cuts in living costs packageChancellor launches ‘Great British summer savings scheme’ after Keir Starmer postpones fuel duty increase Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer Heather Stewart, Peter Walker and Sarah ButlerWed 20 May 2026 17.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRachel Reeves is to promise free summer bus rides for children and cut tariffs on some food imports, as part of a package of measures aimed at easing the costs of the Iran…
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