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How to avoid the 14 year inheritance tax gifting trap
Inheritance tax rules are getting tighter and more families are trying to find ways to avoid a hefty bill. Giving money away is a common strategy – but if done wrong your loved ones could be on the hook with HMRC for almost a decade and a half.
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Rail fares could spike by 5.8% next year – how to save on train travel
July’s RPI inflation reading tends to determine rail fare hikes in the following year. We look at how much your train tickets could cost, and how to save money
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Stamp duty calculator: How much will you pay?
The amount of stamp duty you pay depends on which band the house price you’re paying falls into. Here's how the tax works.
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The most and least expensive countries to be an expat in 2025
With some Brits fleeing the country to avoid seemingly ever-increasing taxes, we look at the most and least expensive countries to emigrate to.
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The best cash ISAs – August 2025
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top rates to grow your money – take advantage before they disappear
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation crept up in July hitting 3.8%, partly driven by soaring airfares. Did your personal inflation rate rise by more or less than the national average?
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Speculation is rising that the Autumn Budget will contain a series of tax hikes, after a think tank warned the chancellor could face a £41 billion fiscal gap.
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HMRC warning after scammers target 170k taxpayers – how to stay protected
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick people into sharing personal details or paying for fake self assessment tax refunds
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Average homes in every English region are now liable for stamp duty – how much will you pay?
As average house prices in every English region are now above the stamp duty threshold, we look at how much tax you will pay.
