Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Burnham to Give Mayors Share of Income Tax in UK Devolution Push

Andy Burnham said he would give mayors in England a share of the income tax generated in their regions as part of the new UK prime minister’s drive to move political and economic power out of Whitehall.

By Joe Mayes and Chloe Chaplain

Mayoral scrutiny is a pressing issue

As Burnham devolves power, remember much of the country lacks Manchester’s media ecosystem

Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live

Plan set to transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projects Under a new “local first” principle, Andy Burnham will instruct ministers to justify why powers should remain in Whitehall rather than be devolved. As well as greater control over technical education for teenagers, announced by the government this week, some of those close to the prime minister have called for mayors to oversee schools, GPs and childcare providers through health and education co...

By Yohannes Lowe

Police arrest dozens at London rally supporting Palestine Action

The protest is the first in support of the proscribed group since Andy Burnham became prime minister.

Greater Manchester mayoral election live: Andy Burnham faces first big test at ballot box as Reform chase Labour

It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote

By Dan Haygarth

ITR filing deadline extension: Is July 31 the last date to file income tax return?

A belated return can still be filed within nine months from the end of the relevant tax year. For the 2025-26 tax year, this means the return can be submitted by December 31, 2026.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

The TikTok PM: has Andy Burnham cracked it with his comms?

There are many positives to the new media strategy, but also fears about where it leads the country

By Jamie Timson, The Week UK

Another bill seeking P350,000 tax-free income filed in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — A new bill seeking to raise the amount of income exempt from tax to P350,000 annually has been filed in the Senate, this time by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 2344 on July 28, seeking to raise the current P250,000 tax-free threshold to P350,000 and adjust the succeeding

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