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Could Reeves limit pension tax-free cash to £100k? Experts warn retirees against pre-Budget rush
A prominent Labour group of which chancellor Rachel Reeves is a member has suggested more than halving the maximum amount of cash pensioners can take tax-free. But wealth experts are warning retirees against irreversible decisions before the Budget.
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are now widely expected as the only way for the chancellor to balance the Treasury’s books but questions remain over what – and who – Rachel Reeves will target
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Are venture-capital trusts worth investing in?
Venture-capital trusts are a tax-efficient way to invest in early-stage companies. But are they worth the risk?
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Can Rachel Reeves save the City?
Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves is mulling a tax cut, which would be welcome – but it’s nowhere near enough, says Matthew Lynn
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Pension pitfalls to avoid as Budget rumours prompt panic
With every Budget comes tax speculation about pensions, but it is usually better to avoid knee-jerk reactions based on rumours. These are the pension pitfalls to avoid.
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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
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Rachel Reeves urged to avoid pension tax relief raid or risk ‘Omnishambles Budget’
It might seem like low-hanging fruit, but cutting pension tax relief would be a dangerous move for the chancellor, says former pensions minister Steve Webb
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What are wealth taxes and would they work in Britain?
The Treasury is short of cash and mulling over how it can get its hands on more money to plug the gap. Could wealth taxes do the trick?
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Could landlords face National Insurance on rental income?
The Treasury is said to be considering a tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget
