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Burnham plans VAT cut on electricity bills

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced an immediate VAT cut on domestic electricity bills, lowering the annual bill by about £45 from October as part of a broader effort to ease the cost-of-living crisis. The policy is funded this year by scrapping the Digital ID programme, with Northern Ireland maintaining its commitments to follow EU tax rules.

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Princes Street Closure Extends Into Fringe

Prince's Street in Edinburgh will remain closed into August after a fire damaged the former Debenhams building, with work underway to secure the site and preserve historic features. Diversions for buses and trams remain in place as the city coordinates with festival organizers to minimize disruption during the busy festival season, with officials stressing safety and that timelines for the repairs are not yet confirmed.

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