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What’s included in Reeves’ cost of living plan, what isn’t, and who will really benefit?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at a cost of living announcement by the chancellor which appeared to reflect a political obsession with plumbers and was missing major items

The Independent UK

'Drop in the ocean': Rachel Reeves mocked over flagship cost of living pledge

RACHEL Reeves’s flagship cost-of-living support measure has been derided as a “drop in the ocean”.

The National (Scotland)

UK offers cheaper chocolate and tickets to the zoo in bid to ease cost of living squeeze

The British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted theme park entry to ease the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran war

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What are the Chancellor's new cost of living measures set to boost London days out this summer?

Announcing the ‘Great British Summer Savings scheme’, Rachel Reeves said it was important families are ‘able to enjoy time together without worrying about the next bill’

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves told off in front of Parliament for announcing policy on TikTok

TIKTOK should not be the first place to hear about new Government policy, the Chancellor was warned as she made a statement on cost-of-living…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney keen for ‘co-operation’ with UK Government to cut cost of weekly shop

The Scottish First Minister also said he will be taking forward plans for a price cap on a limited number of items.

Evening Standard

Reeves cuts VAT on summer days out to 5% as part of cost of living support

Chancellor says she will raise tax on global oil firms to help meet costs of plans and confirms delay to fuel duty increases

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Rachel Reeves increases mileage rate for drivers using cars for work

Unions have welcomed the announcement, with many campaigning for years for the rate to be increased

The Independent UK

Five things Rachel Reeves announced as VAT is cut for families

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The Independent UK

VAT slashed to 5% on summer attractions in Chancellor’s cost-of-living plan

Rachel Reeves said the cut would apply to ticket prices for fairs, theme parks, zoos and museums across the UK from June 25 to September 1.

Evening Standard

VAT slashed to 5% on summer attractions in chancellor’s cost of living plan

Reeves avoids announcing any immediate help with energy bills, despite soaring oil prices triggered by the Iran war

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter

Chancellor wins support from Conservative Mel Stride, while Nigel Farage says he would ‘like to buy man a pint’

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves to cut food and travel costs – what will be announced

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The Independent UK

Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield byelection – as it happened

Prime minister tells reporters he would campaign personally in the contest

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The Times of India

Children across England to get free bus travel this August under £100 million Government Scheme

Millions of children aged five to 15 in England will receive free local bus travel throughout August as part of a government initiative to ease the cost of living. This "Great British Summer Savings" package aims to help families with rising expenses during the school holidays, potentially saving households significant…

The Guardian - UK

All this talk about ‘difficult’ cuts, yet the largest part of Britain’s welfare bill is never mentioned. Why?

Pensioners vote and young people don’t, so the truism goes. That’s no longer any reason to avoid dealing with the triple lock, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham latest: Vote for me is a vote to change Labour, Manchester mayor tells Makerfield as he unveils slogan

Recent polling has shown that Mr Burnham would comfortably win among Labour members in a leadership contest

International Business Times UK

'Gooner' Keir Starmer Cheers Arsenal's Premier League Victory Amid Calls to Resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer celebrated Arsenal's Premier League win amid Labour's election losses and internal party unrest, drawing attention to his leadership challenges.

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The Independent UK

Inside Reeves’ cost of living plan which could see UK consumers save more than £150 million a year

Reeves will give details of policies to tackle the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran war

The Independent UK

‘Ruining the country’: Reeves heckled by Reform UK supporter during TV interview

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The Independent UK

Watch: Rachel Reeves hits back at ‘not very British’ heckler

Rachel Reeves hit back at a heckler, who appeared to be a Reform UK supporter, at a petrol station after he repeatedly shouted at her while she tried to answer questions from the media on Wednesday (20 May).

The Guardian - UK

Reeves to promise free summer bus rides for children and food tariff cuts in living costs package

Chancellor launches ‘Great British summer savings scheme’ after Keir Starmer postpones fuel duty increase Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

Cheaper food and free bus rides for children in Reeves’ cost-of-living plan

Rachel Reeves said: ‘My number one priority is protecting households from rising costs.’

Reason

Britain Pressures Supermarkets To Cap Food Prices

British supermarkets already operate on thin margins, but politicians are treating their prices as if they were arbitrary.

The Independent UK

UK announces trade deal with six Gulf states worth £3.7bn a year

The UK has become the first G7 country to strike a free trade deal with the bloc of six Gulf states

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