Trade body: Government taxing oil and gas sector to death
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce warns 160,000 jobs at risk after Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to scrap the energy profits levy in the Budget. Discover the fallout.
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Rival brides in court fight over bigamist's £1.8m fortune
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.
Scrap Windfall Levy or Face North Sea Job Losses
Scottish Conservatives warn Rachel Reeves must end Energy Profits Levy in budget to prevent 1,000 monthly job losses and secure £16bn extra Treasury revenue. Read the analysis.
Business leaders demand end to windfall tax and oil ban
Leading Scottish figures Martin Gilbert and Sir Ian Wood urge Rachel Reeves to scrap the windfall tax and oil licensing ban to protect jobs and investment. Act now for UK energy security.
SNP Plan: Bank Tax to Slash Energy Bills by £300
SNP urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to adopt a windfall tax on commercial banks, cutting household energy bills by £300 this winter. Will Labour keep its promise?
New Inheritance Tax on Pensions from April 2027
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.
Energy firms make £125bn profit as bills soar
Exclusive analysis reveals energy giants have made £125bn in UK profits over five years. Campaigners demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves imposes fresh windfall tax in Budget.
Union urges Chancellor to cut oil and gas windfall tax
GMB Scotland calls on Rachel Reeves to ease the windfall tax, warning it risks jobs and investment. The union demands a measured transition to net zero. Read the full story.
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.
Labour's humiliating U-turn on North Sea windfall tax
In a dramatic policy reversal, Labour's energy team abandons controversial windfall tax proposals to secure vital North Sea investment and protect British jobs.
Shell profits hit £34bn as production soars
Energy giant Shell reports staggering profits exceeding $43 billion, driven by unprecedented production highs in Brazil's offshore fields and Gulf of Mexico operations, sparking renewed debate about windfall taxes.
Unmarried Couples Face £500k Inheritance Tax Trap
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.
Faithfull grandson cut from £4m inheritance in family feud
Exclusive: Marianne Faithfull's grandson reveals heartbreaking inheritance exclusion as family fortune dispute erupts over singer's £4m estate.
£9,500 Forgotten Cash Warning for Millions
Shocking new research reveals millions of Britons are sitting on forgotten cash worth nearly £10,000 each. Discover how to check if you're owed money and claim your share of billions in unclaimed assets.
Director's Awkward Moment With Mom Over Nude Scene
Filmmaker Charlie McDowell shares the hilarious and cringe-worthy aftermath of his mother Mary Steenburgen watching his intimate scenes in new movie 'Windfall'.
Bank error leaves man £2.6 million richer
A British man's ordinary day turned extraordinary when he discovered his bank account had been credited with an unexpected £2.6 million payment, sparking a whirlwind of excitement and ethical dilemmas.
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.
Lily Collins on filming drug scenes with Jesse Plemons
Emily in Paris star Lily Collins opens up about filming challenging drug consumption scenes for her new film Windfall, crediting her close bond with co-star Jesse Plemons for creating a safe environment.
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.
British Gas owner profits triple to £3.3bn
Centrica, parent company of British Gas, announces record profits while millions struggle with soaring energy bills, sparking political controversy and calls for windfall taxes.
Inheritance Tax: The 'Ageist Lottery' Hitting Families
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.
Octopus Energy CEO: Windfall Tax Costing Wind Farms Billions
Greg Jackson, founder of Octopus Energy, warns that the UK's windfall tax is forcing renewable energy projects to sell power at a loss, jeopardising billions in investment and the nation's green energy ambitions.
Fan accused of killing grandma to fund Charlie Kirk donations
In a shocking case, Tyler Merrell, an ardent follower of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, is accused of murdering his grandmother to inherit her estate and donate the money to Kirk's organisation, Turning Point USA.
Hulk Hogan excludes daughter Brooke from $5 million will
Exclusive: Court documents reveal WWE legend Hulk Hogan's controversial will excludes daughter Brooke from $5 million inheritance, leaving bulk of estate to son Nick.
Hulk Hogan disinherits son Nick from £25m estate
Exclusive: Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's son Nick Bollea has been deliberately excluded from the wrestling icon's multi-million pound will, sparking family tension.
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.
Alpaca Charity Loses High Court Inheritance Battle
A Devon-based alpaca charity has lost a High Court battle over a £350,000 inheritance from a retired bank secretary. Discover the full story behind this contentious legal dispute.
Hulk Hogan's bombshell will changes cut wife out of fortune
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has made a bombshell amendment to his will, completely removing his wife Jennifer McDaniel from inheriting his multi-million dollar estate, new court documents reveal.
Family finds rare whisky & gold in £20 storage unit
A Midlands family struck gold after buying a forgotten storage unit for just £20, discovering a treasure trove of vintage whisky, jewellery, and collectables worth thousands.
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