UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government will not change stamp duty in its next Budget, ending speculation raised by earlier reporting. According to the Times of India and Bloomberg, Burnham makes the decision clear in advance of the Budget, indicating that homebuyers and property investors will not receive stamp duty relief or other related tax adjustments in that package. Both reports frame the move as part of broader fiscal planning for the autumn Budget, with the government prioritising other spending and revenue needs. The Times of India adds that Burnham signals the focus may shift to other measures to support public finances, and notes that stamp duty has historically generated substantial revenue for the UK. Bloomberg similarly describes Burnham’s statement as a direct response to a press suggestion that stamp duty changes were being considered, describing the ruling-out of any changes as occurring around his first Budget. Overall, the sources agree there are no scheduled stamp duty revisions for the upcoming Budget, and the decision is presented as deliberate rather than a delay.