Electricity: VAT
2026-07-22 · Treasury · HL2708 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the announcement by the Prime Minister's Office of 21 July, New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living, whether the cut in VAT on electricity bills will last for on
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).Any further decisions will...