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Boom in under-18s pensions as families battle to beat inheritance tax crackdown
The number of children with pensions has jumped as grandparents and parents increase gifting to save their loved ones from inheritance tax bills
By Laura Miller Published
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What makes you wealthy in the UK? Could it make you a target in Rachel Reeves’ Budget?
Wealthy Brits could be at risk from a Budget tax raid – but how much money do you need to be considered wealthy in the UK?
By Laura Miller Published
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'Gen Z is facing an AI jobs bloodbath'
Opinion It has always been tough to get your first job, but this year, it's proving tougher than ever. AI is to blame, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Inheritance tax raid sees families rush to take out life insurance to pay death bills
Life insurance sales surged last year as families looked for ways to to pay inheritance tax bills, following the Autumn Budget announcement that more assets could be charged
By Laura Miller Published
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11 reasons you need to register for self-assessment before 5 October
There are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment. But you’ll need to act fast to meet the 5 October deadline
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
The chancellor reiterated her commitment to the fiscal rules at the Labour party conference on 29 September, fuelling further speculation about tax hikes at the Autumn Budget.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Wealthy households braced for Autumn Budget tax hikes - here is how high earners are preparing
Economic confidence among high-net worth individuals has dropped since last year amid tax hikes and there could be more pain to come.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is Britain heading for a big debt crisis?
Opinion Things are not yet as bad as some reports have claimed. But they sure aren’t rosy either, says Julian Jessop
By Julian Jessop Published
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Inheritance tax receipts jump 5%, as loved ones pay £190m more
Inheritance tax receipts have surged again, with HMRC raking in £3.7 billion between April and August – £190 million more than the same period a year ago
By Katie Williams Last updated