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The amount of money people take home in their pay packet is set to go up, as personal income tax allowances could increase by £600 to £15,200.

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The government is defending the case, saying it acted within its powers and that the constitution makes allowances for it to reach such agreements with foreign governments.

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A spokesperson said "service children can face frequent moves" and the allowance "aims to minimise disruption to their education".

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It comes after ministers were forced into U-turns on cutting the winter fuel allowance and some elements of universal credit after a backbench rebellion of Labour MPs.

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Once he decided to adopt the horse, he received instructions on how to feed Maverick along with a monthly allowance to care and feed the horse.

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