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Tax-free allowance rise will be 'looked at in Budget', says Burnham

LIVE Tax-free allowance rise will be 'looked at in Budget', says Burnham

What exactly has Burnham said about raising the income tax allowance?

What exactly has Burnham said about raising the income tax allowance?

John Swinney urges Scots to compete with ‘pride and passion’ in Glasgow Games

John Swinney urges Scots to compete with ‘pride and passion’ in Glasgow Games

Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests

Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests

Microplastics in our bodies: can testing and treatment defend us?

Microplastics in our bodies: can testing and treatment defend us?

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

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Reginald D Hunter says daughter cut him off over 'ugly' Israel joke

Reginald D Hunter says daughter cut him off over 'ugly' Israel joke

Kay Burley faces BBC complaints after 'horrific' Andrew defence

Kay Burley faces BBC complaints after 'horrific' Andrew defence

Monty Don's emotional message as Gardeners' World legend dies

Monty Don's emotional message as Gardeners' World legend dies

Gardeners' World star's kids share heartbreak after he dies aged 67

Gardeners' World star's kids share heartbreak after he dies aged 67

N-Dubz singer Tulisa calls for ‘fairness and truth’ in UK media

N-Dubz singer Tulisa calls for ‘fairness and truth’ in UK media

Don't hammer Londoners with new £800-a-year homes tax, Burnham warned

Don't hammer Londoners with new £800-a-year homes tax, Burnham warned

Additional money needed to reinstate Mackintosh Building, says art school

Additional money needed to reinstate Mackintosh Building, says art school

Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper

Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper

Anas Sarwar branded a ‘chancer’ over expected Lords switch

Anas Sarwar branded a ‘chancer’ over expected Lords switch

Andy Burnham insists £12,570 income tax allowance could rise in Budget

Andy Burnham insists £12,570 income tax allowance could rise in Budget

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Ryanair passenger recalls being sucked out of window at 20,000ft

Ryanair passenger recalls being sucked out of window at 20,000ft

Plans to double capacity at UK’s largest onshore windfarm with taller turbines

Plans to double capacity at UK’s largest onshore windfarm with taller turbines

Saudi prince found dead in London hotel room after Priory stay

Saudi prince found dead in London hotel room after Priory stay

Kelly Osbourne mourns father Ozzy a year after death: ‘I ache every single day’

Kelly Osbourne mourns father Ozzy a year after death: ‘I ache every single day’

Health worker in London hospital being monitored for Ebola

Health worker in London hospital being monitored for Ebola

‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

Waiting times at passport control 'being tripled by EU border system'

Waiting times at passport control 'being tripled by EU border system'

Controversial plans for 586 homes on south London gasholders approved

Controversial plans for 586 homes on south London gasholders approved

Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says deputy premier

Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says deputy premier

‘Mid-air brawl’ forces UK-bound easyJet flight to return to Spain

‘Mid-air brawl’ forces UK-bound easyJet flight to return to Spain

Probe into mental health trust that treated Calocane welcomed by victim’s mother

Probe into mental health trust that treated Calocane welcomed by victim’s mother

No early release for main perpetrator in killing of PC, says Burnham

No early release for main perpetrator in killing of PC, says Burnham

Dockless e-bike operators in City of London face fines up to £10,000

Dockless e-bike operators in City of London face fines up to £10,000

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

Bloomsbury set for payout from £1.1 billion Anthropic US copyright settlement

Bloomsbury set for payout from £1.1 billion Anthropic US copyright settlement

Birthday photo of Prince George shared as he becomes a teenager

Birthday photo of Prince George shared as he becomes a teenager

Ann Widdecombe was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times, court hears

Ann Widdecombe was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times, court hears

Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London Life London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

Burnham reintroduces £2 bus fare cap reversing Starmer increase

Burnham reintroduces £2 bus fare cap reversing Starmer increase

Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers may be eligible for early release

Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers may be eligible for early release

Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap from January

Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap from January

Who are all the Government ministers appointed by Andy Burnham?

Who are all the Government ministers appointed by Andy Burnham?

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

TfL's Weekend Hopper scheme starts on Saturday – how does it work?

TfL's Weekend Hopper scheme starts on Saturday – how does it work?

£2.5bn regeneration plan to transform east London waterfront unveiled

£2.5bn regeneration plan to transform east London waterfront unveiled

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government

London’s first AI school: bright idea or sign of the dystopian times?

London’s first AI school: bright idea or sign of the dystopian times?

Inflation set to have cooled in June ahead of household energy squeeze

Inflation set to have cooled in June ahead of household energy squeeze

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become Burnham minister

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become Burnham minister

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Lawyer for the Tate brothers insists Donald Trump’s help ‘not necessary’

Lawyer for the Tate brothers insists Donald Trump’s help ‘not necessary’

Man found guilty of assisting Daniel Khalife after his prison escape

Man found guilty of assisting Daniel Khalife after his prison escape

Russian warship conducts live firing exercise in English Channel

Russian warship conducts live firing exercise in English Channel

New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties

New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

Islington dad-of-two pleads guilty to 19 counts of voyeurism

Islington dad-of-two pleads guilty to 19 counts of voyeurism

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

Father of murder victim Kayden Moy: His death has ‘devasted our family forever’

Father of murder victim Kayden Moy: His death has ‘devasted our family forever’

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