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Burnham weighs estate levy and payroll tax to fund social care reforms

Burnham weighs estate levy and payroll tax to fund social care reforms

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a flat estate levy and a mandatory payroll contribution to fund an NHS-style social care system costing £18.7 billion annually.

Politics ·30 Jul 2026, 05:03 ·Clara West 4 min read