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£70TN inheritance boom to worsen UK inequality

Leading economists warn that an unprecedented £70 trillion in wealth transfers over the next decade will dramatically widen the gap between rich and poor, creating a 'silver spoon' economy.

US Billionaires' Wealth Soars by £698bn in One Year

America's ten wealthiest individuals saw their fortunes skyrocket by $698 billion over the past year, with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos leading unprecedented wealth accumulation during economic uncertainty.

Sibling rift over £1.3m inheritance fortune

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.

Mining heiress shocks Australia's wealthiest parents

In an extraordinary tale of family conflict and personal conviction, the daughter of one of Australia's richest mining magnates reveals how she turned her back on a life of luxury to pursue her own path, leaving her privileged parents in disbelief.

US Billionaire Wealth Surges to $5.5 Trillion

Exclusive analysis reveals staggering growth among US billionaires as their collective wealth surges to unprecedented levels, creating both economic opportunities and societal challenges.

Inheritance tax receipts hit record £6.3bn

HMRC reports unprecedented inheritance tax receipts as frozen thresholds and soaring property prices drag more families into the tax net. Discover how fiscal drag is transforming IHT from a 'wealth tax' to a middle-class concern.

Australian 'Death Tax' Proposal Sparks Boomer Backlash

A controversial new inheritance tax proposal in Australia has ignited fierce debate, with older generations pushing back against what they're calling a 'death tax' that would redistribute wealth from estates to younger Australians.

Reeves Plans Inheritance Tax Overhaul

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a radical reform of inheritance tax that could see the controversial levy replaced with a lifetime gifts tax system, potentially transforming wealth transfer in Britain.

Reeves Targets Inheritance Tax in Major Shake-Up

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a radical inheritance tax shake-up that could see wealthier Britons paying more while millions of families receive relief. Discover how the proposed changes could affect your family's financial future.

Reeves's Wealth Tax Gamble Divides Britain

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism over her controversial tax policies targeting wealth and inheritance, sparking debate about fairness and economic growth in Britain.

Heir Hunters Find Woman £15,000 Lost Inheritance

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.

Lifetime work fails to bridge UK wealth gap

Shocking new research reveals that typical UK employees could work their entire careers without ever joining the wealthiest 10%, exposing a deeply entrenched wealth divide.

UK's Regional Wealth Gap Widens as South East Pulls Ahead

New analysis reveals a stark post-pandemic wealth gap across Britain, with the South East racing ahead while other regions face economic stagnation. Discover which areas are winning and losing in the UK's regional divide.

Beckenbauer's £150m inheritance plan revealed

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.

Pensioner dies in inheritance feud with stepson

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.

Boomer Wealth Myth Exposed: Luck, Not Wisdom

New research dismantles the Baby Boomer belief that personal wisdom built their wealth, revealing how historic economic advantages created a generational divide that millennials can't overcome.

Terminally ill woman loses inheritance court battle

A terminally ill mother from Surrey was disinherited by her own mother, who left the entire £325,000 estate to her other daughter, sparking a bitter legal battle over promises and family duty.

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