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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Burnham Brings Back £2 Bus Fare Cap
Caption: Burnham Brings Back £2 Bus Fare Cap. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that most single bus fares in England will be capped at £2 from January and throughout 2027 as part of his plans to ease the cost of living. The government says the move will cost more than £500 million and will be funded largely by reallocating money from the energy department. Burnham said lower fares would give households more breathing space, following his decision to scrap VAT on household electricity bills. However, he has also ruled out raising the tax-free personal allowance for now, saying any change would be too expensive given the state of the public finances. The £2 fare cap was first introduced in 2023 before increasing to £3 in 2025. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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