Andy Burnham £12,570 personal allowance October rule

NewsCost Of LivingYour MoneyThe new Prime Minister has been questioned over the issue08:42, 27 Jul 2026Households are likely to find out more details about Labour's plans for the income tax personal allowance later in the year.‌This is the amount someone can earn before they have to pay tax, impacting low earners.‌The rate currently stands at £12,570 and has stayed frozen for the last few years.‌READ MORE: DWP names two conditions ahead of new PIP rules under Andy BurnhamGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppNew Prime Minister Andy Burnham had suggested he was considering raising the personal allowance.‌This would allow low-income families to keep more of what they earn.But the PM has since rowed back on those comments, saying the issue would be looked at in the Budget.‌That's expect