Pensions to Face Inheritance Tax from 2027, HMRC Confirms Dates
From April 2027, unused pension pots will count towards estates and may incur 40% inheritance tax. HMRC plans full guidance by spring 2027, with an autumn technical note expected.
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Set For Life Results: Winning Numbers for Sept 28
The National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, September 28 offered players the chance to win £10,000 every month for 30 years. Live updates and results are available.
HMRC alert to Brits earning between £60,000 and £80,000
HMRC has launched a digital service for parents earning £60,000-£80,000 to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through their salary, avoiding tax returns.
Retirees give £4,500 a year to family despite money worries
UK retirees give £4,522 a year to family and education costs, up 81% year-on-year, despite six in 10 worrying about their own finances.
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment 2026 payment dates
The DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payments of £100-£300 will be made in November and December, with letters sent from October.
Investment warning to anyone born before 1996
Almost a third of would-be investors worry they could lose money, a MoneySuperMarket study found, with many holding off until they have more savings.
Wife wants £400k loan to 'financially reckless' sister — should he refuse?
A Surrey investment director asks if he's wrong to refuse lending £400,000 to his sister-in-law so she can buy out her ex-husband and keep the family home. Consumer champion Sarah Davidson says his reluctance is reasonable.
State pensioners under 77 set for £488.80 boost
State pensioners under 77 could receive an extra £488.80 per year under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as the triple lock is set to increase payments by 3.9% in April 2027.
BBC expert reveals £100 to £1m retirement scheme
A couple turned £100 a month into £1 million and retired in 5 years. BBC expert Laura Pomfret explains the FIRE scheme on Morning Live.
UK EuroMillions winner claims £111m jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has claimed the £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot from Friday's draw, matching all five numbers and both Lucky Stars. The win ranks as the equal 14th biggest prize ever won in the country.
UK ticket holder claims £111m EuroMillions jackpot prize
A UK ticket holder has claimed the £111,709,000 EuroMillions jackpot, matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars in Friday's draw.
Diesel prices soar past £2 as energy expert warns of further rises
Diesel prices have topped £2 a litre in the UK, with an energy expert warning that prices are likely to stay high until at least April or May next year.
NS&I emails Premium Bonds holders over rates and prizes
NS&I has contacted Premium Bonds holders by email to announce the prize fund rate has risen to 4.35% and odds improved to 1 in 21,000, with over 300,000 more tax-free prizes in this month's draw.
Four in 10 Gen Z workers face retirement poverty trap
Four in 10 Gen Z workers face retirement poverty if they stick to minimum auto-enrolment levels, new research reveals. Average earners could retire on just £13,000 a year.
Immediate way to boost pension savings - 'free money'
Brits can boost their pension pot by never opting out of workplace schemes and maximising employer matching contributions, with a five-year delay costing up to £40,000.
Lotto winner scoops £5.8m jackpot as three others win £1m
One ticket-holder won the £5.8m Lotto jackpot on Saturday, with three others winning £1m each. It was the third jackpot win of September.
Lotto player wins £5.8m jackpot, three others scoop £1m
A Lotto ticket-holder has won the £5.8m jackpot in Saturday's draw, while three others each won £1m. The win is the third jackpot this September.
Petrol drivers face new 27p per mile charges from HMRC
HMRC has confirmed new advisory fuel rates effective from September 1, with petrol cars over 2000cc rising to 27p per mile, while smaller engines stay unchanged.
Lotto winning numbers for Saturday, September 26
The £5.8m Lotto jackpot and £500,000 Thunderball prize are up for grabs in tonight's draws. Winning numbers will be posted here as they come in.
Over-75s Can Get £10,103 Extra on Top of State Pension
State pensioners aged over 75 can receive an average £10,103 per year on top of their DWP payments by buying an annuity with a £133,000 pension pot.
Lotto Results LIVE: Winning Numbers and Thunderball for Sept 26
Saturday's National Lottery Lotto jackpot is an estimated £5.8m, with a £500,000 Thunderball prize also up for grabs. Follow the live blog for winning numbers as they are drawn.
Older Pensioners to Get £739.60 DWP Payments in October
Older state pensioners on the basic State Pension can receive up to £739.60 every four weeks in October, following the 4.8% triple lock increase for the 2026/27 tax year.
Brits warned over 'most expensive mistake' with pension lump sums
AJ Bell warns early tax-free pension cash withdrawals could cost savers tens of thousands of pounds, with £14bn excess taken in 2025 amid Budget fears.
Over-50s urged to check for £13,620 average lost pension
People aged 55 to 75 could have an average of £13,620 in lost pension savings, with £31.1bn sitting unclaimed across the UK, new research shows.
Cheaper pension fees could boost retirement pot by £47,000
Switching to a cheaper pension fee could boost retirement savings by £47,000, analysis by investment firm Vanguard has found. Cutting annual charges from 1% to 0.5% makes a significant difference over a working lifetime.
Sky Bet 50/1 goal offer for England vs Spain Nations League
Sky Bet is offering new customers enhanced odds of 50/1 on a goal to be scored in England's Nations League opener against Spain. Here's how to claim the offer.
How to give your pension a mid-life MOT as millions lack plans
Over six million people have no plan to pay rent or mortgage in retirement, Royal London research finds. Experts share tips to boost your pension pot.
Pension savers could boost pots by £95,000 with one move
New research by Standard Life shows increasing pension contributions by a few percentage points early in a career could boost retirement savings by £95,000.
UK player wins £111m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday draw
A UK ticket-holder has won the entire £111 million EuroMillions jackpot in Friday night's draw, the third UK win this year, says operator Allwyn.
UK EuroMillions ticket-holder wins £111m jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has won the £111 million EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's draw, National Lottery operator Allwyn confirmed. The winning numbers were 11, 12, 15, 38, 49 and Lucky Stars 10, 12.
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