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Inside a Budget: ex-Treasury minister reveals the chess game behind your tax rises
In an exclusive interview with MoneyWeek former government insider David Gauke says chancellor Rachel Reeves will ‘need to show the richest are making a big contribution’ in the upcoming Autumn Budget
By Laura Miller Published
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Pensions IHT reform: major changes needed says former minister
Experts are calling on the government to make the system for applying inheritance to pensions ‘more effective, efficient and humane’
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
News Thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
Thousands of retirees recovered more than £48.5 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the third quarter of 2025. Are you due a pension tax refund?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs so if you’ve lost touch with your cash. If this is you, then follow these simple steps to track down your lost pension, investments, savings or Premium Bonds
By Samantha Partington Last updated
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Annuity rates jump nearly 10% in a year – is now a good time to buy an annuity?
Annuity rates have risen by 9.68% in the last year, the latest figures show, and it now takes almost a decade less time to get the money back than when rates were at record lows. Should you buy an annuity?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £2,000 in cashback for transferring an account
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to boost your pension pot as 35% of UK over 50s face huge retirement savings gap
Over 50s are facing a later life with little to no funds - but there are steps you can take now to boost your pot.
By Sam Walker Published
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Number of high-earning women jumps 12% – how to convert income into pensions
More women than ever are paying the highest rate of tax as record numbers succeed in high paying professional roles. But their pension saving still needs to catch up
By Laura Miller Published
