allowance

Example Sentences

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Asylum seekers are not generally permitted to work while their claims are being processed and get an allowance of £1.42 a day to live on.

From BBC

That is despite progress in increasing hazards allowance over the years, Citi says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those currently earning below the personal allowance of £12,571 will find, as wages rise but thresholds don't, they will pay tax for the first time.

From BBC

But the personal allowance - the amount a person is allowed to earn before they start to pay tax - is set by Westminster.

From BBC

In Wednesday's budget the chancellor announced spouses would be able to transfer any of their £1m allowance before inheritance tax kicks in between partners.

From BBC