41 m. ago I'm 70 and want to buy a home to live in with my son, how do we avoid it becoming an inheritance tax trap?

I am about to buy a house that will enable my son and daughter-in-law to move in with me so that I can be near my grandchildren.

Society

52 m. ago Prostate cancer screening would save thousands of lives and have a 'generational impact' on men's health, Rishi Sunak says

The former Conservative prime minister stood alongside Labour's deputy prime minister David Lammy as they called for targeted checks for men at highest risk of the disease.

Society

59 m. ago 9 best kids bunk beds in 2025, tried and tested for comfort and storage

Save space while still giving kids a place to play and rest

Politics

81 m. ago 'm 70 and want to buy a home to live with my son, how do we avoid it becoming an inheritance tax trap?

I am about to buy a house that will enable my son and daughter-in-law to move in with me so that I can be near my grandchildren.

Society

90 m. ago Rachel Reeves given warning over tax changes that could affect millions

Experts told the Treasury Committee that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to hike major taxes in next month's Budget to plug the black hole in the public finances

Events

2 h. ago Drivers encouraged to take one step that could help them save lives

The DVLA has introduced new measures

Politics

2 h. ago Pensioners set for bigger state pension boost than previously expected

It comes after a key figure used to calculate the triple lock, which guarantees the state pension increases every April, was revised upwards in a boost for pensioners

Politics

2 h. ago Reeves urged to overhaul tax system and hike levies in breach of manifesto

Tax experts said the fiscal backdrop to the Chancellor’s November Budget is ‘desperate’.

Politics

3 h. ago Stephen Colbert HAILS Donald Trump for Gaza peace deal then asks if his doomed show is still canceled

Stephen Colbert gave Donald Trump rare praise during his Monday night before turning it into an attempt to save his show.

Politics

3 h. ago UK tax calculator: workers hit by 60% HMRC income and take home salary 'tax trap' in 2025

Many UK workers could lose thousands 💸

Economics

3 h. ago French PM offers to freeze Macron’s pension reform until 2027

Sébastien Lecornu hopes concession will suffice to secure left’s support

Politics

3 h. ago Millions set for 'unexpected' DWP state pension boost from April 2026

All eyes will be on the release of inflation figures for September next week

Economics

4 h. ago The true cost of Labour: Britain faces highest inflation in G7 but lags behind on growth, warns IMF... while unemployment hits a four

In a setback for Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget next month, the global watchdog forecast UK inflation of 3.4 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent in 2026.

Events

4 h. ago Full list of pensioner heating payments due next month by age and household type

Pension Age Winter Heating Payments will be issued to 800,000 older people in Scotland.

Society

4 h. ago Pensioners with health conditions could be due up to £1,423 every month next year

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are providing extra financial support for over 1.7 million pensioners across the UK.

Economics

5 h. ago State Pension: UK pensioners set for DWP payment increase from April 2026

A small change to wage data could mean a bigger payday for retirees 💷

Economics

5 h. ago Pensioners who still work in UK could pocket extra £694 a year

It could deliver a lifetime boost equivalent to £694 a year for those eligible

Economics

5 h. ago State pensioners could save £694 a year in tax but need to have deep pockets

Deferring your state pension can mean no tax is deducted during the deferral period and could also deliver a lifetime boost equivalent to £694 a year for those eligible.

Economics

6 h. ago My toxic hen do experience that left me almost £2,000 out of pocket: The bride demanded a champagne night and her own special car

When I found a luxurious Airbnb in the British countryside with a huge pool, gorgeous garden and everyone getting their own room for just £300 per person, I thought I'd won the hen do lottery. 

Economics

6 h. ago GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are cut and emission rules ease

General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billon in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed

Economics