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Prime Minister Andy Burnham may soon unfreeze the personal income tax allowance, offering basic-rate taxpayers a modest $500 boost—worth about $100 annually—but financial experts warn this could strain the Treasury amid existing commitments like electricity VAT cuts and bus fare caps. While popular with the public, the move risks triggering offsetting tax hikes or new revenue measures. The allowance, frozen since 2021, now lags inflation by over $3,500, costing average earners roughly $700 extra yearly—and could cost nearly $1,000 by 2031. With both personal and higher-rate thresholds frozen, the tax system increasingly penalizes wage growth, creating a complex balancing act between public support and fiscal responsibility. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6949250d7c4b66c3
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