Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
A Cumbrian farmer describes the wave of relief after a government change to inheritance tax rules secured the future of her family's hill farm. Discover how the policy shift protects small agricultural businesses.
A Cumbrian hill farmer describes the wave of relief after a government change to inheritance tax rules, saving small farms like hers from a crippling £59,000 annual bill. Read how this policy shift secures a future for family-run agriculture.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
A farmer took his own life amid fears over a proposed inheritance tax raid on farms. His son calls the government's U-turn a 'victory' but says the damage is done.
The son of a farmer who took his own life amid inheritance tax fears says a government U-turn is a vital victory for farming families. Read the full story.
The Government has scrapped plans to extend inheritance tax to more farms, raising the threshold to £2.5m after protests. Read the full story on the major policy reversal.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Following the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, we examine California's 'slayer rule' that prevents killers inheriting from victims. Could it apply to their son, Nick?
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
UK farmers protest Labour's new 20% 'tractor tax' on agricultural assets over £1m. Industry warns it threatens farm viability and future food production. Read the full report.
A major review by Baroness Minette Batters calls for a 'new deal' for UK farming, citing inheritance tax fears and payment uncertainty. Read the key recommendations and the government's response.
A major government review warns UK farmers are 'bewildered and frightened' by inheritance tax and payment changes. Former NFU president calls for a 'new deal' to ensure profitability and food security.
Five wealthy heirs descend into petty squabble over $10 million homes in trust fund reveal, mirroring HBO's Succession drama. Experts reveal how ultra-rich families manage inheritance.
Two women unknowingly married to the same man are locked in a High Court battle over his £1.8 million estate. Discover the shocking story of bigamy and inheritance.
Urgent guidance for UK pension holders as major inheritance tax expansion looms. Check your 'expression of wish' documents and review your financial plans now to protect your legacy.
A bitter family dispute erupts as a daughter inherits her mother's entire £1.3 million estate while her brother receives nothing, leading to a High Court battle over the contested will.
Millions of cohabiting couples in Britain could face devastating inheritance tax bills due to legal loopholes. Discover how to protect your partner's financial future.
Exclusive: Marianne Faithfull's grandson reveals heartbreaking inheritance exclusion as family fortune dispute erupts over singer's £4m estate.
A remarkable story of how professional probate researchers uncovered an unexpected inheritance for a woman who had no idea she was named in a distant relative's will, revealing how millions in unclaimed assets await rightful heirs across the UK.
Exclusive details emerge about how German football icon Franz Beckenbauer divided his £150 million fortune among family members, with surprising omissions and unexpected beneficiaries in his final will.
A 74-year-old man died following a physical altercation with his stepson during a bitter argument about a cottage inheritance from his late wife, a court hears in tragic case.
A new report reveals the UK's inheritance tax system is a postcode lottery that unfairly penalises younger heirs, creating a stark generational divide in death duties.
Shocking Emmerdale spoilers reveal John Sugden's ultimate act of vengeance, disinheriting his family and stealing Annie's cherished farm in a brutal final twist.
A practical and emotional guide to navigating the daunting process of clearing a deceased relative's home in the UK, from probate to property sale.
Exclusive: British family-owned manufacturers warn of investment freezes and potential closures as Labour's proposed tax changes threaten generational businesses. Industry leaders demand urgent government consultation.
Exclusive details emerge from the will of British boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who left his entire £35 million fortune to his two children following his tragic death at age 46. The former world champion's estate includes properties and assets amassed during
Melanie Sterling, a former Las Vegas stripper, is suing the estate of her 86-year-old lover, claiming he promised her £1.5 million. The family alleges undue influence in a dramatic courtroom clash over his fortune.