London, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - New UK PM announces tax cut for struggling pubs

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2026-07-23

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced a tax cut for struggling pubs, clubs and live music venues on Thursday, his third major policy announcement in as many days designed to ease a cost-of-living crisis. The 20-percent cut to business rates -- a local tax paid by firms -- comes after he unveiled a planned cap on most bus fares in England and the removal of value added tax on household electricity bills. Burnham, who took office on......

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