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Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
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- Gareth Lewis,Wales political editorand Mark Palmer,Wales politics assistant editor Getty Images Ticket prices for families at attractions such as theme parks should be cheaper during the summer holidays.
- Rhun ap Iorwerth said "deeper" action was needed to tackle energy prices.
- Rachel Reeves announced a cut in VAT at some attractions, also including zoos and museums, over the summer, and a free bus scheme for under-16s in England in August.
Gareth Lewis,Wales political editorand Mark Palmer,Wales politics assistant editor Getty Images Ticket prices for families at attractions such as theme parks should be cheaper during the summer holidays. The chancellor's measures to tackle the cost of living, including summer tax cuts at theme parks, are a "missed opportunity", Wales' first minister says.
Rhun ap Iorwerth said "deeper" action was needed to tackle energy prices.
Rachel Reeves announced a cut in VAT at some attractions, also including zoos and museums, over the summer, and a free bus scheme for under-16s in England in August.
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