Experts: Give Inheritance Early Before April 2027 Pension Rules
Experts advise giving inheritance early, as April 2027 pension changes bring unused funds into estates for IHT, and many receive wealth too late in life.
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NS&I raises British Savings Bonds rates to 5.17% AER
NS&I has increased interest rates on British Savings Bonds up to 5.17% AER for five-year fixed terms, with one-year rates at 4.99%. Savers can invest from £500 to £1 million.
NS&I raises interest rates on British Savings Bonds
NS&I has increased interest rates on its 1, 2, 3 and 5-year British Savings Bonds, with new rates up to 5.17% gross/AER for the 5-year Growth option.
UK money confidence rises but investing comfort lags
Financial confidence in the UK has risen to 85% since 2024, yet only 40% of adults feel comfortable investing, according to Moneybox's annual study.
Rangers and Celtic supremos' net worths compared
Andrew Cavenagh's reported £300m net worth trails Dermot Desmond's $2.2bn fortune, as the Rangers chairman eyes a multi-billion windfall.
Martin Lewis issues £3,000 pensions tax relief alert
Martin Lewis warns millions have wrong tax details after a pension saver claimed £2,853.47 back from HMRC in an 'easy' online check on his BBC podcast.
Euro dips as French bank chief warns of rate 'stranglehold' risk
The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar as France's central bank governor warned the country risks being 'strangled by interest rates' without deficit action.
Four pension tips to beat Burnham's triple lock axe
PensionBee's Maike Currie shares four simple steps to boost retirement income after Andy Burnham's triple lock reform, including checking NI records and deferring the State Pension.
26% of UK adults struggle to get by on income, report finds
More than a quarter (26%) of UK adults find it difficult to get by on their income, up from 24% last year, according to Standard Life research.
Set for Life winning numbers for Monday, October 5
The Set for Life winning numbers for Monday, October 5 are 7, 9, 15, 35, 47 with LIFE BALL 4. Top prize is £10,000 a month for 30 years.
Set For Life results: Winning numbers for Monday October 5
Tonight's Set For Life draw could see one player win £10,000 every month for 30 years, totalling £3.6m. The draw takes place at 8pm.
Pension Credit age rise affects post-October 1960 births
State Pension age increase to 67 delays Pension Credit eligibility for people born after October 6, 1960, with some waiting up to 11 extra months.
Workers urged to track old pensions as deferred memberships hit 22.9m
New ONS figures show deferred workplace pension memberships rose to 22.9 million in Q1 2026, up 800,000 from a year earlier, prompting calls for workers to track old pots.
Money confidence hits two-year high as Brits feel more secure
Financial confidence among Brits has risen to 85%, its highest level in two years, with savings confidence also up, according to an annual study of over 4,000 adults.
DWP £1,000 pension pot consolidation plan: key details
DWP plans to automatically consolidate millions of small workplace pension pots worth £1,000 or less by 2030, affecting around 20 million pots.
Pension savers warned over AI advice risks
One in ten AI answers to pension questions could be harmful, research by PensionBee finds, with savers urged to verify information before acting.
£1m EuroMillions winner still buys lottery tickets weekly
Dave Williams, 60, won £1m on EuroMillions in 2024, bought a forest home for his dogs, and still plays the lottery every week without fail.
Second-richest UK billionaire David Reuben flees to Monaco
Property tycoon David Reuben, 88, has relocated to Monaco, joining his brother Simon, amid Labour's tax changes and a wave of wealthy departures from Britain.
How I turned £0 into £100,000 in investments in 4 years
A 34-year-old woman built a £100,000 investment portfolio in four years, starting from £0. She shares her three key tips and how she stayed motivated.
Five smart October money moves for easy Christmas budgeting
Personal finance expert Rajan Lakhani shares five October actions to build a Christmas fund, from cutting costs to automating savings, for a stress-free festive season.
Lotto Results LIVE: Winning Numbers for Saturday, October 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws are revealed, with a £2m jackpot up for grabs.
Pension savers rush to withdraw cash ahead of 2027 inheritance tax changes
Thousands of pension savers are considering withdrawing tax-free cash and gifting money to family ahead of inheritance tax changes coming into force in April 2027.
HMRC clarifies 25% tax-free pension lump sum rules
HMRC confirms you can take your 25% tax-free pension amount more than once via phased drawdown or multiple pots, with a £268,275 lifetime limit.
DWP confirms £739.60 October payment for older pensioners
Older state pensioners with a full National Insurance record can receive up to £739.60 in their October payment, the DWP has confirmed.
October 1 change could save households £863 by Christmas
A savings challenge based on daily temperatures could help Brits build a pot of £863.28 by Christmas Day if they start on October 1, according to a personal finance expert.
Energy firms offering bill help this winter: full list
British Gas, Octopus and EDF are among providers offering grants and support to help households manage energy debts and bills this winter. Here is the full list of schemes.
DWP £1,000 pension rule could merge 20 million pots
DWP plans to auto-merge small pension pots under £1,000 by 2030, affecting up to 20 million pots worth £4bn combined.
Burnham triple lock change sparks Hargreaves Lansdown tax clarity call
Hargreaves Lansdown urges savers to pay into private pensions after Andy Burnham announces changes to the state pension triple lock from 2030.
DWP £1,000 pension rule could affect 20m pots
The DWP's proposed £1,000 rule could automatically consolidate up to 20 million small workplace pension pots by 2030, with an estimated 13 million pots worth under £1,000.
Divorce Finance Cases Hit 18-Year High, Pension Risk for Women
Financial remedy cases in England and Wales reached 49,320 in the year to June 2026, the highest since 2008, with experts warning women risk being left with little income in retirement as pension sharing is often overlooked.
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