Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge

The Conservative Party is calling for the government to remove value-added tax (VAT) from energy bills for a three-year period. The push for tax relief on energy costs has intensified following the outbreak of conflict between Iran and other parties, which has raised concerns about global energy security and price volatility. Removing VAT from energy bills would reduce household costs at a time when consumers face financial pressure from elevated energy prices. The proposal represents a Conservative effort to address cost-of-living concerns through tax policy rather than direct subsidies. The timing reflects broader worry about energy market disruption in the coming months.