The full list of 125 ‘everyday essentials’ you’ll soon be able to get for cheaper in the UK

Crisps, biscuits, avocado, and chewing gum are just a few of the items that are soon set to be available for cheaper in the UK.

First announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves last week, the Government has now published a list of more than 100 of key items that are set to see targeted cuts to tariffs, alongside uprating mileage rates for the first time in 15 years and reducing VAT.

It covers a wide range of ‘everyday essentials’ – from fresh fruit and vegetables, oil and baked goods, to chocolate, sauces, and soft drinks.

“The war in Iran isn’t our war, but one we will need to respond to,” Chancellor Reeves commented.

“My priority is keeping prices down for households and businesses. That’s why we’re freezing fuel duty, increasing the mileage rate for the first time in 15 years and slashed VAT temporarily this summer to help reduce the cost of days out.”

Full list of 125 ‘everyday essentials’

• Garlic
• Gherkins
• Aubergines
• Sweet peppers
• Other peppers (capsicum/pimenta)
• Olives (fresh/chilled)
• Olives (for oil production)
• Olives (frozen)
• Plantains (fresh and dried)
• Bananas (fresh and dried)
• Limes
• Citrus fruits (various)
• Avocados
• Fresh figs
• Dried figs
• Other fresh fruits
• Frozen fruits
• Dried apricots
• Dried apples
• Dried peaches/nectarines
• Dried pears
• Dried papaya
• Mixed dried fruit
• Mixed nuts
• Mixed fruit and nuts
• Green tea
• Buckwheat
• Fonio
• Quinoa
• Olive oil (extra virgin)
• Olive oil (virgin)
• Olive oil (other)
• Margarine
• Mixed fats and oils
• Vegetable oils
• Chewing gum
• Liquorice products
• White chocolate
• Marzipan and pastes
• Throat pastilles
• Sugar confectionery
• Boiled sweets
• Toffees and caramels
• Sugar tablets
• Cocoa paste
• Cocoa powder
• Chocolate (bulk and retail)
• Chocolate bars
• Chocolate with fruit, nuts or cereal
• Chocolate spreads
• Chocolate drink preparations
• Couscous
• Crispbread
• Gingerbread
• Biscuits
• Waffles and wafers
• Rusks
• Toasted bread products
• Bread
• Pizzas and quiches
• Pickled peppers
• Prepared vegetables
• Crisps
• Processed potatoes
• Baked beans
• Preserved beans
• Preserved vegetables
• Preserved tropical fruit
• Candied fruit
• Jams and marmalades
• Preserved citrus fruits
• Mixed preserved fruit and nuts
• Tomato ketchup
• Tomato sauces
• Soups and broths
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Plant-based drinks

The Government says these cuts support the action it has already taken to reduce the cost of living – including freezing prescription charges, protecting motorists from fuel duty increases, and raising the minimum wage.

The list of everyday essentials set to see targeted cuts to tariffs comes after the Great British Summer Savings initiative was announced last week.

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This means that, from 25 June through to 1 September 2026, a temporary reduced rate of VAT – down from 20% to 5% – will be introduced on children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer period.

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