HMRC urged to raise Inheritance Tax threshold to £500k
The Treasury faces mounting pressure to increase the IHT nil-rate band after 22 years of freeze, as average property prices push more estates over the tax threshold.
The Treasury faces mounting pressure to increase the IHT nil-rate band after 22 years of freeze, as average property prices push more estates over the tax threshold.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Exclusive: Millions of UK pensioners are set to be dragged into the tax net for the first time as the state pension is projected to breach the personal allowance limit within years, in a major blow to retirement incomes.
Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.
The once-booming Las Vegas property market has frozen solid. Soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have scared away buyers, leaving a graveyard of unsold homes and desperate sellers slashing prices in a bid to attract the few remaining prospects
Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.
New weather maps reveal a colossal 500-mile snowstorm is set to hit the UK, bringing travel chaos and plunging temperatures as a fierce Arctic freeze descends.
A severe polar cold snap has engulfed Australia's eastern seaboard, bringing unprecedented sub-zero temperatures, widespread frosts, and snow to low-lying regions, disrupting travel and daily life.
Brits brace for a dramatic temperature plunge as a colossal 600-mile Scandinavian weather system is set to unleash snow, ice, and sub-zero -10C chills. Get the full forecast and exact dates for the deep freeze hitting the UK.
Brits are set for a dramatic temperature plunge as a bitter Arctic front is forecast to sweep across the country, bringing wintry hazards and a hard frost just days after unseasonable warmth. Get the full forecast and regional breakdown.
Millions of British taxpayers are being caught out by a hidden NHS surcharge linked to their income. Discover if you're at risk and how to avoid an unexpected bill from HMRC.
Downing Street addresses the controversy surrounding a court order preventing Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner from disclosing past property dealings, amid questions over her former council house's valuation aligning precisely with the inheritance tax t
A shocking new guide reveals the common kitchen mistakes ruining your frozen food. Discover the 10 everyday items you should banish from your freezer immediately to avoid culinary disasters and wasted groceries.
A brutal 'stealth tax' is silently crippling British workers' finances. With income tax thresholds frozen until 2028, millions are being pulled into higher tax brackets despite no real-terms pay rise. Discover how fiscal drag could cost you over £1,200 an
Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK's controversial strategy for mass deportations and a migrant freeze, as the Conservatives claim the policy has been 'wholesale copied' from their own manifesto, igniting a fierce pre-election battle on immigration.
Students starting university this September face a significant change to student loan repayment rules, slashing the earnings threshold before repayments begin. Get the full breakdown on how this will impact your finances.
Exclusive: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget to revolutionise child benefit system, lifting the 'unfair' High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold and boosting household incomes for millions.
A vegan campaigner fights to recover £14,000 frozen by her bank, which suspected the funds were linked to 'extremism'—despite her claims they were for legal activism.
Academics at the University of Technology Sydney reveal a toxic work environment as nearly a fifth of courses face enrolment suspensions, sparking concerns over academic freedom and institutional transparency.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves sparks debate with her decision to freeze fuel duty, drawing criticism from environmentalists while offering relief to motorists amid rising costs.
Extreme cold grips Alaska with temperatures plummeting to -45°C, while Niagara Falls partially freezes in a rare winter spectacle. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous conditions ahead.
Environmental groups are taking legal action against the US Environmental Protection Agency after it halted funding for climate justice initiatives, sparking outrage among activists.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese halts beer tax hikes but faces backlash for ignoring calls to support distillers. Will pub prices finally stabilise?
Health officials issue urgent recall of freeze-dried fruit due to potential listeria contamination. Check your pantry now!
Nintendo's latest update to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze introduces fresh layers of gameplay, making the beloved classic even more thrilling for fans.
Republican Senator John Kennedy left viewers stunned after abruptly freezing during a live Fox Business interview, sparking concerns and memes alike.
Former US President Donald Trump's proposal to halt education funding and shut down schools has drawn sharp criticism from educators and policymakers.
Greek authorities have launched a major operation, arresting hundreds of illegal migrants and freezing asylum applications in a bid to control the escalating migration crisis.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to freezing fuel duty if Labour wins the next election, offering relief to motorists amid rising costs.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to freezing fuel duty, offering relief to motorists as budget discussions heat up.