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Inheritance tax receipts hit record high in 2025/26 to £8.5 billionInheritance 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 National Insurance contributions are – and how much you will payMost 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 billsHere 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 yearThousands 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 bonusMillions 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
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?As energy prices remain volatile and worries grow that conflict in the Middle East could lead to bill hikes, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Will gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Latest energy price forecastEnergy bills are likely to rise in the summer due to the conflict in the Middle East. How much could you pay?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
