28 m. ago 'Politics of envy': Fury as Labour opens the door to an inheritance tax raid on Middle England as ministers fail to deny push to end tax

Dame Diana Johnson, the policing minister, failed to rule out changes to the so-called 'death tax' this autumn amid growing concerns about the state of the public finances.

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37 m. ago DC takeover live: National Guard hit streets of Washington as mayor attacks Trump’s ‘authoritarian push’

Troops spotted at armory and Washington Monument as first night of operations for president’s crime crackdown got underway

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41 m. ago Giant property twice the size of London goes on sale for £59m

The massive property boasts almost one million acres of land that spans four counties

Economics

42 m. ago Leaders in frantic phone diplomacy with Trump ahead of Putin summit on Ukraine – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join calls with Trump and Vance in last chance to shape US position before Alaska meetingUkraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new warAs part of what promises to be a very busy day for diplomacy, we are also expecting to get press statements from Merz and Zelenskyy around 3pm BST (4pm CEST), after their call with Trump.So to help you plan your day, the rough timings appear to be: Continue reading...

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51 m. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

52 m. ago Europe begs Trump not to sell out Ukraine: Zelensky and other leaders urge Donald not to give in to Putin's demands... as Russia surges through frontlines and Hungary's PM says 'they've won the war'

The uncertainty over what the Alaska talks could produce has raised fears in European capitals that Trump and Putin might take major decisions without Kyiv's involvement.

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52 m. ago DWP warned 'questions need to be answered' over £452million compensation payouts

Lawyers have questioned claimants losing SDP to universal credit, years before protection was implemented for the transition, arguing not enough was done to protect incomes

Economics

61 m. ago Inheritance Tax impact on your family explained as more changes 'being considered'

Inheritance Tax is sometimes paid on the 'estate' of someone that has died, including property, possessions and money - but how exactly does it affect you?

Politics

61 m. ago Trump has suggested Ukraine swap land with Russia – but that’s illegal

The president says a land swap would be ‘to the betterment of both’ sides

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61 m. ago Man Utd's costly mistake could total £81m as Carlos Baleba 'discusses transfer'

Brighton star Carlos Baleba is top of Manchester United's wishlist, but the Red Devils could have saved themselves a huge sum of money if they'd made a move earlier

Economics

62 m. ago Travel expert reveals trick that saved her 21% on holiday booking

Chelsea, known as 'The Holiday Expert', regularly shares her tips for bagging bargain trips and and travelling hacks on her social media.

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80 m. ago Money expert says avoid travel 'cardinal sin' that will cost you a lot

Rich says to 'keep a clear mind and understand'

Economics

82 m. ago Brazen thieves target luxury Mercedes 4X4s to steal its extremely vulnerable part

The expensive SUVs being attacked are immensely popular among celebrities and professional footballers and traditionally have an exposed component that's incredibly easy to access.

Events

1 hour ago Business news live: Perplexity launches shock £25bn bid for Google’s Chrome browser

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Wednesday

Economics

1 hour ago Gaza’s sick children wait in torturous limbo for medical evacuations

For some the only hope is treatment abroad, but not all survive the long, desperate wait for Israel’s approvalAbdel Karim Wahdan no longer has the energy to speak. When visitors arrive, the eight-year-old pretends to be sleeping so that no one looks at him. Between his frequent dialysis sessions, he cries. His bones hurt, he says.Abdel Karim is dying. His death should be preventable but because he lives in Gaza he cannot access the treatment that would save his life. What started as acute kidney failure is now chronic: his small body has begun to swell and he spends his days between hospital beds and injections that he hates. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 'I travelled half way around the world for my favourite scent

I've spent a lot of money on perfumes because of the brand and the celebrity endorsing it rather than the scent itself - but that stopped when I went to Dubai and found my go-to scent.

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2 h. ago Inheritance tax changes under consideration amid spending gap concerns

According to The Guardian, officials are examining whether tightening rules around the gifting of assets and money could help address the UK's multi-billion-pound fiscal shortfall.

Economics

2 h. ago State Pension age set to rise next year for people with specific birthdates

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

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2 h. ago The last taboo that will save your boring sex life: Your husband will be VERY surprised to hear you suggest it

British relationship expert Tracey Cox reveals how this surprising switch-up can spice things up again in the bedroom.

Politics

2 h. ago Woman says four words saved her from 'nightmare' holiday harassment

Karolina says she was bombarded with comments, abuse and proposals everywhere she went

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