Andy Burnham update on boost for households earning over £12,570

NewsCost Of LivingYour MoneyThe Prime Minister has promised to look at the issue13:59, 24 Jul 2026Certain households earning over £12,570 could be about to get a financial boost from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.‌However, he insists there is "no commitments" over the personal allowance income tax threshold.‌Burnham had suggested he was ready to raise the rate, which has stayed frozen over the past few years, saying it was major issue which had come up on the doorstep.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new rules for PIP households from NovemberGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThis would allow more low-income families to keep more of what they earn by not having to pay tax.‌The Office for Budget Responsibility said if the rate has increased with inflation it would now stand at over £16,0