Andy Burnham £1,040 blow for workers earning over £12,570

NewsMidlands NewsHMRC500,000 more people will pay the basic rate08:19, 27 Jul 2026One million more people are forecast to pay income tax this year after new Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham rowed back on hints he could increase the personal tax-free allowance.‌On average, taxpayers will pay £640 more in income tax in 2026-27 compared to 2024-25. The Tax Payers Alliance is calling on prime minister Burnham to end fiscal drag alongside restraining spending.‌500,000 more people will pay the basic rate, 410,000 more people will pay the higher rate and 70,000 more people will pay the additional rate.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham automatic £300 payments for state pensionersTotal income tax liability in 2026-27 is expected to be £347 billion, this is up £43 billion since Labour came to power in