Send in the clowns! Reeves reveals plans to give families 'breathing room' amid Iran war cost-of-living crisis... but gives NO help on energy bills as she cuts VAT on days out
The Chancellor on Thursday unveiled a £1.8billion package of measures to soften the impact of the Iran war, saying she wanted to give families 'a bit of breathing room'.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 22, 2026, 1:54 AM UTC
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