Hundreds of families caught by seven-year inheritance tax rule as gifts trigger unexpected bills
A rising number of families are being unexpectedly hit with inheritance tax (IHT) bills on gifts, as more people fall foul of the complex seven-year...
Radical land tax proposal gains traction with support from across the political spectrum
A radical proposal to replace Britain’s complex system of property taxes with a single land tax is gaining unprecedented support from both sides of the...
Today in History: August 27, Krakatoa erupts, causing tsunamis
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2024. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 1883,...
Today in History: August 27, Krakatoa erupts, causing tsunamis
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2024. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 1883,...
Thousands of Next workers secure landmark £30 million equal pay victory
More than 3,500 current and former employees of fashion retailer Next have emerged victorious in a historic equal pay battle, marking the first successful claim...
Retail prices fall for the first time in nearly three years amid heavy discounting
Retail prices in the UK have dropped for the first time in nearly three years, as retailers heavily discounted summer stock, particularly in fashion and...