ZAUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to reduce domestic electricity bill taxes by £45 annually starting October 1 and implement a cap on bus fares at £2 beginning January 1. These measures aim to provide 'breathing space' for citizens amid ongoing economic challenges and political instability. While the government emphasized fiscal responsibility, reports indicate Sunak has postponed increasing the tax-free personal allowance due to financial constraints. The bus fare cap is projected to cost over £500 million, with funding sourced from both existing budgets and redirected funds from climate initiatives. The policy applies nationwide except within London, which maintains its own regulated fare system.
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