9 h. ago Inheritance Tax rules simplified and why they could change at the Autumn Budget

Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate, such as property, money and possessions, of someone who’s died.

Economics

10 h. ago Court order is stopping Angela Rayner revealing more about property deals, says No10

Keir Starmer's spokesman said the Deputy PM is 'urgently' working on a way to give more details 'in the interests of public transparency'. The nature of the order is not known.

Economics

12 h. ago The 'remarkable coincidence' that could let 'three pads Rayner' avoid inheritance tax: Deputy PM's constituency home is valued at EXACT threshold when tax becomes payable

The Deputy Prime Minister is embroiled in a deepening sleaze row over her tax affairs after it was revealed she bought an £800,000 second home on the south coast.

Economics

3 d. ago What you need to know about inheritance tax and the planned changes

A financial expert recommends speaking to an independent advisor about your money

Politics

3 d. ago Can I use a trust to pass my property to my two adult children?

How can I pass my property to my two adult children and minimise inheritance tax? Are there trusts open to me, or other options I should look at?

Society

4 d. ago New calls to increase Inheritance Tax threshold to £1 million

The UK Government will introduce changes to Inheritance Tax in 2027.

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves confirms MP Torsten Bell will help with Budget prep

He ran the Resolution Foundation think tank, which proposed that the triple lock be scrapped and inheritance tax be overhauled.

Economics

7 d. ago The North London area among the UK's most hit by by inheritance tax

The North London area among the UK's most hit by by inheritance tax  Ham & High

Events

9 d. ago HMRC legal tax loophole people are urged to exploit as huge increase looms

An expert has warned that inheritance tax receipts are set to double over the next five years, reaching a staggering £14.3bn

Politics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged to reconsider inheritance tax changes amid fears of affecting young family support

The Chancellor is reportedly considering a lifetime cap on tax-free gifts, but critics say the rules should be loosened to help younger generations

Politics

1 week ago Inheritance tax receipts hit record high as high property prices drag more families into the net

The nil rate band remains frozen until 2030, and with property prices still elevated, an increasing number of families will have to pay the death tax.

Society

1 week ago The crucial money questions adults should ask their ageing parents

Wills, assets, inheritance plans and more - don’t leave it until it’s too late to know

Politics

2 w. ago London pays three times as much inheritance tax as Scotland and Wales

London pays three times as much inheritance tax as Scotland and Wales  The Times

Economics

2 w. ago Millions will have to pay more in Rachel Reeves inheritance tax plan

The changes will mean you lose more of your estate when you pass it on to the next generation

Economics

2 w. ago If you're rushing to beat Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax raid and protect your wealth you must read this. These are the costly hidden pitfalls experts say you need to know about

The threat of another inheritance tax raid could goad growing numbers of people into making generous gifts to loved ones before the taxman can swipe their family wealth.

Economics

2 w. ago Tractor tax more likely to hit working farmers than wealthy landowners, think tank tells Reeves

Labour chancellor warned over her planned inheritance tax raid on farms

Economics

2 w. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronted over Budget tax rises as new figures released

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declined to be drawn on any tax hikes ahead of the autumn Budget amid reports officials are looking at changes to inheritance taxes

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves says rulings on tax must wait for Budget amid inheritance tax speculation

The Chancellor said that her priority was getting ‘our economy firing off all cylinders’.

Economics

2 w. ago Inheritance Tax rule change means your pension could be raided if you die young

From April 2027, inherited pensions will be subject to Inheritance Tax and included in the 'estate' - which also includes property, possessions and money - of someone who has died

Economics

2 w. ago UK inheritance tax clampdown will not spark mass sale of family farms, study shows

Eight in 10 affected estates can cover cost of higher death duties with non-farm assets, research claims

Economics