New IHT Rules on Pensions Could Dramatically Increase Tax Liabilities Radical changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules announced in the 2024 Autumn …
Month: June 2025
Oil Markets React: Crude Prices Drop Sharply Amid Middle East Ceasefire
Oil Markets React: Crude Prices Drop Sharply Amid Middle East Ceasefire Oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in over a …
£50,000 in Premium Bonds: What Could You Win in a Year?
Three Real-Life Examples Show Just How Random the Prizes Can Be Premium Bonds remain a popular savings choice in the …
Oil Prices Set to Surge After US Strikes on Iran – Global Economic Impact Looms
US Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Sites Threaten Oil Market Stability Oil prices are expected to spike when markets reopen following US airstrikes …
Inheritance Tax Hits Record £1.48bn as Frozen Thresholds Bite
UK inheritance tax (IHT) receipts surged to £1.48 billion in recent months—a 7% (£98m) increase from last year—as frozen tax thresholds drag more families into paying the …
UK Tax Gap Hits £47bn: Small Businesses Account for 60% of Shortfall
New HMRC data reveals the UK tax gap has widened to £46.8 billion in 2023-24, representing 5.3% of total expected tax revenues—up from £39.8bn (4.8%) the previous year. What …
Pension Investment Risk for Over 50s: How to Balance Growth & Safety
Key Takeaways: 76% of over-50s say risk is their top pension concern as retirement nears. De-risking too early may limit growth, while waiting …
Savers Alert: Bank of England Holds Interest Rates – How to Maximise Your Savings
Key Takeaways: Bank of England keeps base rate at 5.25%, impacting savings and mortgage rates. Average savings rates are falling, …
Gold vs Cash: Which is the Better Store of Value in 2025?
Gold Prices Soar – Does It Outperform Cash Savings? With gold prices surging over the past year, many investors are questioning whether gold …
UK House Prices See Sharpest Decline in 4 Years – Industry Experts React
Steepest Monthly Drop Since 2021 as Stamp Duty Holiday Ends UK house prices have fallen at their fastest pace in four …