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How to boost your chances of getting the Winter Fuel Payment
Millions of pensioners will get the Winter Fuel Payment this year but you’ll need to pay it back if your income is over £35,000. We reveal some tips and tricks to ensure you’re eligible and can keep the payment
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Inheritance tax receipts hit record high in 2025/26 to £8.5 billion
Inheritance tax receipts have hit a new annual high in 2025/26, as more families fall into the death tax trap. How can you avoid leaving your family with a large tax bill?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?
IHT Pensions offer families a way to avoid IHT when passing on wealth to loved ones after death, but that’s all set to change. We explain the rules.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026
With mortgage rates creeping back up and ongoing market volatility, can we expect house prices to slide?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What National Insurance contributions are – and how much you will pay
Most people in the UK pay National Insurance contributions but few really understand them. We explain what National Insurance is and how to work out how much you will pay.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Fuel prices start falling – but how long will they stay down as the US-Iran war continues?
Fuel prices have started to fall after markets calmed in the second month of the Iran war, but how long will it be before they get back to pre-war levels?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The regions facing the highest inheritance tax bills
Here are the areas of the UK that are most likely to face an inheritance tax bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What is Attendance Allowance? How certain pensioners can get £6k extra a year
Thousands of pensioners are claiming Attendance Allowance for conditions such as back pain and arthritis and it doesn’t matter how much you have in savings. We explain the eligibility rules.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How to boost chances of being eligible for Nationwide’s £100 Fairer Share bonus
Millions of Nationwide customers got the £100 Fairer Share payment in 2025. We explain how to increase your chances of being eligible for the bonus, if it returns in 2026
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
