Business leaders warn Burnham’s ‘sticking plaster’ energy VAT cut ignores struggling firms

PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham has been accused of slapping a massive "sticking plaster" over the energy crisis by business chiefs who warn his flagship tax cut totally ignores struggling British firms. Under the new Labour government’s plans, VAT on electricity bills will be temporarily slashed from 5% to zero between October 1 and March 31...