Children across England aged five to fifteen will be able to travel free on participating local buses throughout August under a new £100 million government scheme aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures on families. Rachel Reeves says the initiative could save a family with two children around £27 over the summer holidays while helping young people to enjoy activities and travel more freely. Also, the government plans to suspend tariffs on over 100 imported food products, including biscuits, chocolate, dried fruit, and nuts, hoping supermarkets will pass savings on to shoppers. Ministers are also extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut introduced during the Ukraine crisis, as rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict continue to hit household budgets. While some retailers welcomed support for struggling families, others criticised suggestions of government involvement in supermarket pricing. Critics also warned that direct market intervention could create wider supply chain pressures. Ministers insist the measures are part of wider efforts to support households facing inflation, rising bills, and economic uncertainty. Another measure is cutting VAT on holiday attractions such as theme parks: see