Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
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"I recognize that what matters for families is not just getting by, but being able to enjoy time together without worrying about the next bill."
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"We can't be exact about that, because obviously it's about how supermarkets set their pricing."
— Lucy Rigby , Politician
"The VAT cut was a positive step to help families enjoy a great British break this summer."
— Kate Nicholls , Executive
"The people's coming to us every 30 seconds in crisis aren't just worrying about August, they're already struggling now."
— Dame Clare Moriarty , Activist
Key People
Dame Clare Moriarty is the chief executive of Citizens Advice.
Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank.
Kate Nicholls is the chief executive of UKHospitality.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
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