39 h. ago Ian Murray blasts John Swinney for 'shielding millionaires' from inheritance tax

The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister was "tough on nurses, soft on millionaires" during his speech at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow.

Economics

50 h. ago Brits warned against 'rash' pension decisions ahead of new tax rules or face 'costly mistake'

More than half of Brits see their pension as a key part of their legacy plan, but experts have warned against making 'rash' decisions ahead of new inheritance tax rules that are set to be introduced in the UK

Economics

67 h. ago 'We support president Zelensky': UK doubles down on backing for Ukrainian leader as Trump sparks Kremlin joy by repeating 'dictator' attack

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the UK continues to stand firm alongside the government in Kyiv in the wake of the US president's astonishing comments.

Politics

68 h. ago Will YOU change your pension plans ahead of the inheritance tax grab?

Pensions are going to become liable for inheritance tax like other assets such as property, savings and investments starting in April 2027.

Economics

3 d. ago 'There's only one way Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can be defeated – remember 1938'

The UK and Europe must learn the lessons of 1938 and 'stand firm' against Russian aggression after Donald Trump's shocking decision to 'sacrifice' Ukraine, a geopolitical expert has said

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis reveals how you can save £200k in inheritance tax

Martin Lewis has shared a “really big benefit” of marriage, revealing how couples can save £200,000 in inheritance tax.

Economics

3 d. ago Bank of Mum and Dad out in force in London property market this Spring, says agent

The high cost of renting and less favourable tax treatment of pensions are fuelling the trend says Winkworth’s

Economics

4 d. ago Treasury blocks farmers’ proposed compromise over inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics

4 d. ago UK Treasury rejects farmers’ proposed compromise on inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics

4 d. ago Davey mucks out and handles calves in latest stunt over farm inheritance tax

The party leader met North Norfolk MP Steff Aquarone and dairy farmers in North Walsham to discuss the Government’s changes to inheritance tax.

Politics

4 d. ago Furious farmers leave Treasury meeting with 'boiling blood' after 'uncaring' Labour ministers refuse to budge on inheritance tax raid

James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, and farming minister Daniel Zeichner spoke with representatives of various countryside groups this morning.

Politics

4 d. ago Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

Agricultural group representatives met Treasury minister James Murray as anger over the proposed changes to farm inheritance tax continues.

Politics

5 d. ago MoneySupermarket firm raises dividend as insurance boosts revenues

Shares in Mony Group lifted higher in early trading on Monday as a result.

Economics