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Chancellor to cut tariffs on some food and freeze fuel duty to give families 'breathing space'

Published October 26, 2026 6:30 pm • Updated October 27, 2026 6:35 am •
Chancellor to cut tariffs on some food and freeze fuel duty to give families 'breathing space'
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A series of small announcements are part of John Healey's pledge to give households help with the cost of living.

A series of small announcements are part of John Healey's pledge to give households help with the cost of living.

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Story Timeline

Source feed changed: Chancellor to cut tariffs on some food and freeze fuel duty to give families 'breathing space'

Source feed changed: Budget measures to include fuel duty freeze and food tariff cuts

Source feed changed: Chancellor to cut tariffs on marmalade and other products to help with cost-of-living

Source feed changed: Healey pledges cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'