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VAT cut on energy bills from 5% to 0% in October 2026

VAT cut on energy bills from 5% to 0% in October 2026

From October 2026, VAT on domestic gas and electricity will drop from 5% to 0%, saving a typical household around £60–£80 a year. The move is permanent and applies across Great Britain, but critics say it does little…