Incoming UK Prime Minister Burnham is backing away from a proposed increase to the income tax personal allowance, according to reports from Financial Times and The i. Both outlets describe how Burnham, after exploring options before taking office on Monday, had considered raising the personal allowance to about £12,570. The proposal would have increased the amount of income taxed at lower rates or not taxed at all, affecting how much taxpayers pay. However, The i says Burnham has signalled uncertainty about whether any income tax cut will materialise, describing his position as wavering after earlier hints. Financial Times similarly reports that Burnham is stepping back from what it characterises as a costly increase to the allowance. The two accounts suggest the policy direction is not final and that fiscal cost and feasibility are central to the reassessment. At this stage, the reports indicate there is no confirmed commitment to raise the allowance, and decisions on the tax system are likely to be influenced by budget constraints following Burnham’s start in office.