By: Katy Hallam, Alexander Brown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to cut tariffs on over 100 everyday essentials, including baked beans, bananas and olive oil, as the cost of living continues to rise


Katy Hallam is an Audience Editor at BirminghamLive. With a focus on arts and entertainment, she covers a wide range of topics including showbiz news, pop culture, and mental health, reflecting her diverse interests in wellness and consumer health. Katy has been featured in numerous publications, including the Mirror, Daily Express, and OK! Magazine.
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Katy Hallam’s coverage predominantly focuses on entertainment news, with a strong emphasis on television shows, celebrities, and personal updates. She often covers evolving stories and events related to local Birmingham or the wider UK.
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Given her focus on personal updates of public figures such as weight loss and body image issues among celebrities, she may respond well to pitches that provide expert commentary from professionals in the health and wellness industry.
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