Make your charitable giving count this tax year
?brbrNear Hawes in the North Yorkshire Dales, Snaizeholme valley remains one of the British red squirrel's last genuine strongholds. ...
Personal Finance
Can you increase your state pension?
?brbrbrbrNew figures obtained by BFIA show that nearly a quarter of those who began claiming the state pension in the 2024/25 tax...
The financial benefits of marriage
The trend is moving away from marriage, yet tying the knot may still improve a couple's financial position.brbrThe Office for Nationa...
Richard Harpin: ‘A wealth tax would be devastating for UK businesses'
Entrepreneur and HomeServe founder Sir Richard Harpin warns that further tax changes could discourage companies from investing in the UK,...
State pension triple lock to be scrapped in 2030 to fund new social care service
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that, in April 2030, the state pension triple lock will be replaced by a double lock to help pa...
Bank of England confirms four animals chosen for new banknotes
The public has chosen the four animals that will appear on the next 5, 10, 20 and 50 banknotes.brbrNearly 480,000 people voted in a B...
Can Britain's offshore tax havens hold on?
?brbr?brbrh2What are tax havens?/h2 Tax havens are usually small, well-governed offshore financial centres. They attract ...
Why your retirement income may stretch further than expected
For many, retirement promises a slower, more comfortable life. Paying for it, however, can feel harder than expected.brbrResearch by ...
‘What I've learned after one year with solar panels'
It's been a year since my partner and I had solar panels fitted on our roof at no cost.brbrLiving with them has taught me a few thing...
How HENRYs can protect their wealth
Fiscal drag, the sudden loss of childcare support, and heavy taxation are putting growing pressure on high earners.brbrA growing numb...
‘Government bonds are a buy'
Government bond yields have climbed sharply, raising countries' borrowing costs and straining public finances. Many now expect a crisis t...
Should you buy bonds?
?brbr?brbrWhy risk a sharp stock-market fall when a bond portfolio can provide income close to 6%? More ordinary UK investors are...
