Andy Burnham £291 boost for state pensioners as he confirms rule

NewsCost Of LivingAndy BurnhamHuge boost as retirees await the Triple Lock.07:40, 02 Aug 2026Andy Burnham has confirmed he won't tax state pensioners on their state pension next year - in a huge boost as retirees await the Triple Lock.‌A Triple Lock boost means at least a 2.5 per cent increase in April 2027 for those on the full, new state pension. It would take the full state pension to £291 over the tax-free allowance of £12,570.‌But new Labour Party Prime Minister Burnham has ruled out HMRC income tax bills for state pensioners who live solely off payments from the Department for Work and Pensions, as he sticks to former Chancellor Rachel Reeves' policy.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham automatic £300 payments for state pensionersA HM Treasury spokesperson said: “Anyone whose only income is the f