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The best cash ISAs – October 2025
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top rates to grow your money – take advantage before they disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Family feuds over inheritances surge 61% – how to win the game of will wrangling
Later inheritances, health issues and more complicated family dynamics are increasingly coming into play when it comes to fighting over the family’s fortune. Here’s what you need to know
By Laura Miller Published
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Lasting power of attorney fee to increase to £92 - apply now to beat the price hike
A lasting power of attorney can be used to appoint a loved one to help with important financial and medical decisions. With the application fee rising next month, should you apply now?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are likely, but questions remain over what Rachel Reeves is able to target
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Twice as many taxpayers targeted in HMRC capital gains tax crackdown – could you be next?
A rise in the number of capital gains tax penalties follows significant cuts to tax-free allowances, catching more taxpayers out
By Laura Miller Published
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State pension to rise 4.8% in April under triple lock
The full new state pension is set to reach £12,548 a year, reflecting the 4.8% wage growth measured under the triple lock. The bumper boost will raise questions about fairness and sustainability, while more pensioners could be hit with a tax bill
By Ruth Emery Published
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Inheritance tax pension reforms will delay payments to grieving families and the taxman
The government is pressing ahead with plans to charge inheritance tax on pensions but there are warnings that it will be harder for executors to administer an estate and pay HMRC
By Marc Shoffman Published
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More than a million pensioners set to be hit by tax on savings accounts
A combination of higher interest rates and frozen tax thresholds is dragging more people into paying tax on their cash savings
By Laura Miller Published
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.75%
Savings The best savings rates on the market are offering up to 4.75% on your cash. Act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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