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Rachel Reeves to 'capitalise on inheritance tax to fill gaps in public finances' at Budget as HMRC rakes in £2.8bn
The increase in inheritance tax receipts is partly due to the frozen tax thresholds
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MoneyState pension forecast explained as Britons warned they may see money 'knocked off' their state pension
Many Britons have complained that a specific "COPE" figure has mysteriously disappeared from their state pension forecasts
MoneyLloyds Bank to close eight more branches next week in blow to high street - full list of locations
This extensive closure programme will see 166 Lloyds branches disappear from high streets across the UK
MoneyLabour refuse calls to give bereaved families more time to pay death taxes on pensions: 'Heartless decision!'
Ministers refused calls from the House of Lords to delay interest charges despite concerns over pension tax changes
MoneyFears Starmer to target millions of pensioners in council tax shake up at Budget
The single-person discount provides a 25 per cent reduction in council tax
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Inheritance tax seven-year rule changes ruled out by Rachel Reeves as Chancellor vows to ‘draw a line’
The Chancellor's statement comes amid growing concerns from tax advisers
How to check if your money is safe - and if all of your savings are protected if your bank fails
People with more than £85,000 in savings may want to check the rules to see if their money is protected
Recession odds rise as Donald Trump slammed over 'devastating' impact of tariffs on US economy
The US economy's GDP slipped by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, signalling a recession could be on the horizon
Smart meter warning: Energy customers risk overpaying on bills due to supplier 6-month delays
Customers of British Gas, Scottish Power and EDF are all affected
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Universal credit: Whistleblower exposes how millions of pounds were stolen by fraudsters
The DWP last month controversially announced that a 2,500-strong team will be tasked with vetting claims for Universal Credit
Last day to get free £100 cash boost from Nationwide - eligibility explained as millions miss out
Around 3.85 million people are eligible for the £100 Fairer Share Payment from Nationwide Building Society
High street banks' partnerships with Stonewall exposed after accounts of customers shut down
GB News presenter Nigel Farage had his account closed down, claiming it was 'serious political persecution'
Retirement warning: Thousands missing out on crucial document leaving you £110,000 out of pocket
Experts have warned it’s crucial that people take steps to make their money work harder
PIP changes confirmed: DWP crackdown tightens benefit rules in major Labour reform – what it means for you
Changes to PIP and Universal Credit have been announced as part of a major £5bn welfare crackdown
HMRC alert: Families hit with £1billion raid by 'most feared' tax on inheritance
Inheritance tax is a 40 per cent levy on the estates of individuals who have passed away