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What is a trust – and should you use it to avoid inheritance tax?
Trusts are surging in popularity as a way to avoid inheritance tax, according to financial advisers on the frontline of estate planning. We look at what trusts are and if they are right for you.
By Laura Miller Published
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'Labour’s next bright idea is a wealth tax – but it won't work'
Opinion A wealth tax will make Britain poorer and accelerate the exodus of the wealthy, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Will Rachel Reeves impose a £5,000 cash ISA limit?
The chancellor has delayed plans to cut the cash ISA limit, but the reform is still reportedly on the table. We look at why, and what it could mean for your savings.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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City bosses call for stamp duty on shares to be scrapped to save UK stock market
Hargreaves Lansdown, IG, AJ Bell, Bestinvest and Interactive Investor - along with business lobby group CBI - are calling on the government to take urgent action to encourage people to invest in the UK stock market
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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The rich are leaving the UK due to high taxes. Where the wealthy are going
Feature Record numbers of millionaires are fleeing the UK as other countries such as Greece become more tax-friendly. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
The chancellor has previously refused to rule out tax hikes this autumn. Which areas are left to target?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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The tax thresholds frozen since the 80s – this is what they should be by now
Allowances could be four times higher if they had kept pace with inflation, according to analysis
By Laura Miller Published
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Top 10% of earners pay more than half of all tax – here’s a dozen ways to pay less
Frozen tax thresholds are dragging millions more people into higher and additional rate tax brackets. Will you pay more?
By Laura Miller Published