5 h. ago Huge increase in home buyers being gifted £100k or more for deposits as families look to sidestep inheritance tax

Britain is in the midst of an unprecedented wealth transfer from baby boomers to younger generations - and house deposits are increasingly the vehicle of choice.

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis says you could get a cash boost if you've moved home after 1993

Many councils increased the yearly bill by 4.99%, but some were given the green light to exceed this cap, including one which increased it by a huge 9.9% - Martin Lewis has issued a warning

Politics

3 d. ago NHS gives deadline ending this week ahead of May Day bank holiday amid 'serious consequences' warning

Each bank holiday, the NHS 111 phone service sees huge increases in calls from people who need urgent help because they haven't met the deadline, said the health service

Events

8 d. ago Virus double whammy as cases soar across UK with age group issued urgent warning

Those aged under five have seen a shocking rise in cases of several viruses in the last week, with two specific ones seeing a huge increase in positivity compared to the week prior

Events

8 d. ago I've inherited a house but it needs work: Do I have to pay double council tax until it is sold?

My siblings and I have inherited our uncle's house and are planning to sell it. Do we have to pay double council tax, as it's technically a second home?

Economics

9 d. ago We are being forced out of beach huts we've owned for decades after the council DOUBLED our rent to match that paid by rich out

Locals of Hayling Island in Hampshire accused the local authority of having a preconception that they must be 'really rich' for owning the wooden sheds and so can afford the huge price increase.

Society

1 week ago Cops issue over 30 'threat to life' warnings in two years as gang wars spark fear of risk to public

Latest figures show there has been a huge increase in the number of individuals considered to be in danger being issued with letters or notices.

Events

1 week ago HMRC sends letter 'out of blue' asking UK household pays £56,000 bill 'at once'

A woman has spoken out after being "harassed" by HMRC for two years after the taxman wrongly claimed she owed more than £50,000 in inheritance tax - despite her paying the bill

Economics

2 w. ago Ford to provide FREE home chargers and installation with every electric car purchase in latest bid to boost sales

Ford's 'Power Promise' will gift all new Ford EV buyers - cars and vans - a home charger, free installation, plus a 10,00-mile energy bonus. It's the first offering of its kind.

Politics

2 w. ago Start planning now for Labour’s changes to the Inheritance Tax regime

There’s only a year to go until the new rules come into force, warns Sarah Jackson

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Get round table and drop opposition,’ No 10 tells Unite amid Birmingham strike

The council declared a major incident earlier this week in a bid to increase collections of bin sacks amid a huge pile-up of waste on the street.

Events

3 w. ago Hot cross bun shortage threat as farmers escalate their protests against ‘tractor tax'

Food producers have pledged to halt the transport of milling wheat in their latest effort to pressure the Chancellor into scrapping inheritance tax rule changes

Events

3 w. ago Council tax calculator 2025: How much your bills will rise TODAY amid huge increases

Analysis by The Mirror of local authority budgets found the vast majority were planning to increase bills by 4.99% - the highest allowed without a referendum

Economics

3 w. ago Brits face huge changes to driving tests with waiting lists expected to increase

The average waiting time for driving tests increased to a whopping 20 weeks in February, a significant increase from the 14-week average in the previous year, leaving thousands of learners waiting for a test

Politics

3 w. ago Citizens Advice Scotland calls for access to banking for all

Wednesday’s Spring Statement from Rachel Reeves ruffled fewer personal finance feathers than her Autumn Budget, which caused a huge flap about changes to Inheritance Tax and pensions.

Politics

3 w. ago Why price you pay goes up from tomorrow as businesses face new taxes

After the minimum wage goes up on Tuesday there will be new National Insurance rates from Saturday, with huge increases in property charges and a plastic tax as well

Economics