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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
12:03, Thu, Aug 21, 2025 Updated: 12:17, Thu, Aug 21, 2025 Inheritance tax takings increased by nearly 7% in three months, raking in billions of pounds between April and July, according to a new ...
Rachel Reeves is facing demands not to clamp down on tax-free family gifts, with warnings it would deprive young households of vital support at a time of soaring costs. New research reveals pensioners ...
Rachel Reeves once branded cuts to inheritance tax (IHT) “a tax break for a wealthy elite” as fears loom over a fresh raid on family estates. Ms Reeves made the comments in response to George ...
To be able to explain some of the issues around pensions and IHT To be able to identify some ways to mitigate the challenges around pensions and IHT To be able to explain the use of loan and gift ...
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My husband died suddenly at age 71. We were married almost 40 years. He was retired and had a pension and social security, both of which went away when he died. Because of my own chronic health ...
Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Bridgewater State University and helps develop content strategies. An inheritance tax is ...
Potential changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules could see UK households face more than £80,000 in death duties. There is no Inheritance Tax to pay if you inherit a pension from someone who died ...
CNN unveiled a slate of new programming for CNN Headlines, its domestic FAST channel. The new shows include CNN Headline Express, hosted by Brad Smith, that will include the latest national and ...
WCVB is rolling out a series of programming changes this fall.Starting Monday, Sept. 8, General Hospital and The Jennifer Hudson Show will switch their weekday time slots. The Jennifer Hudson Show ...
The Beneficiary: West Coaster “Helen” is a 64-year-old newly retired teacher who has a complicated relationship with her family. “My sister was the favourite child of my mother, who didn’t seem to ...