Nesta says UK 5% VAT cut trims electricity bills by about £45 a year

• Nesta Investment Management LLP backed the UK government’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills, citing immediate household relief.
• Its analysis estimated annual savings of about GBP 45, cutting the electricity-to-gas price ratio to 3.4 from 3.6.
• Director Andrew Sissons urged a broader, longer-term package in November’s Budget to reduce electricity costs beyond April.

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