Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals he may raise the income tax personal allowance, which currently stands at £12,570. Multiple outlets report that Burnham’s comments suggest the threshold for paying income tax could increase, potentially benefiting people whose earnings are around or just above the current level. Reports also say Burnham hints that taxes on higher earners may rise as part of the plan. The articles frame the possible allowance change as tied to broader fiscal decisions, including borrowing and flexibility with existing fiscal rules, to help fund the policy. One outlet links the remarks to a wider agenda to support households facing pressures from the cost of living. The coverage also notes that Burnham is expected to take further steps in his role soon, including political and administrative changes after replacing his predecessor as Prime Minister. While the exact figure for any new allowance and the final funding mechanism are not confirmed in the reports, the sources broadly agree that Burnham is exploring an increase to the tax-free threshold and a potential trade-off involving the better-off.