Electricity: Northern Ireland
2026-07-20 · Treasury · HL2399 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government how residents in Northern Ireland will receive the VAT cut on electricity bills announced by the Prime Minister on 21 July.
Answer
The Government has announced a cut in VAT on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space on the cost of living. These changes to VAT apply and are funded for this winter (from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027).The Windsor Framework pro...