Politics
Andy Burnham Rules Out Immediate Wealth Tax Plans
•Andy Burnham signals wealth tax postponement, easing business concerns. New PM focuses on avoiding fiscal divisions while limiting economic flexibility options.
16 July 2026
•Andy Burnham signals wealth tax postponement, easing business concerns. New PM focuses on avoiding fiscal divisions while limiting economic flexibility options.
•Burnham indicates potential adjustments to tax strategy while confirming Labour's commitment to maintaining VAT, income tax, and national insurance rates unchan...
•Survey reveals 67% of UK taxpayers support increased digital services tax on Meta, Google, and Amazon to boost corporate tax contributions.