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As France teeters on the edge of economic collapse, a wealth tax looms

The Left’s answer to tackle the country’s debt? Make the rich pay more

Life insurance sales soar as families scramble to protect estates from IHT

The firm believes the rush to use life insurance for IHT planning follows the government’s announcement at the last Budget that more assets will become subject to inheritance tax.

Chancellor makes no effort to quell tax rise fears in Labour conference speech

The Chancellor used the rumoured freeze extension as her ‘rabbit out of the hat’ moment at last year’s budget

Tax-free pension lump sums and cancellation rights

Under our rules, consumers have the right to cancel certain contracts, typically within 30 days of entering the contract, if they change their mind.

UBS resolves legacy French tax matter, pays EUR835 million

As part of the resolution, UBS AG agreed to pay a fine of EUR730 million and EUR105 million in civil damages to the French State.

The EUDR: A pathway to deforestation-free supply chains in Europe

The EUDR challenges businesses to facilitate deforestation-free products while unlocking opportunities for sustainable supply chain practices.

UK taxes to rise steadily to combat mounting public spending pressures – KPMG

Consumers are expected to remain cautious in relation to spending while uncertainty about trade policy continues to pose a risk to levels of business investment

Without the right tax framework, UK will drive wealth creators away

The UK economy remains under pressure, with inflation proving stubbornly high, interest rates on hold, and no growth recorded in July.

Wealth tax economist hits back at French tycoon's 'pseudo-academic' claim

The idea has been enthusiastically taken up by the French left, including the Socialist Party, whose support new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu could need to ensure the survival of his government.

IHT on pensions will put ‘undue stress and burden’ on grieving families

HM Revenue & Customs opened a consultation on draft legislation relating to IHT on pensions which included changes addressing a number of issues raised in the initial consultation.

HMRC stats show record ISA inflows but £102m lost to LISA penalties

In 2023/24 households subscribed a record £103 billion into ISAs, with cash ISAs alone accounting for almost £28 billion more than the year before as higher rates tempted people back into deposits.

State pension 4.7% rise could lead to income tax woes

The inflation figure which is used will be for the year to September and will be announced in October.

Reeves warned against 'self-defeating' and 'reckless' move leaving Brits to foot the bill

Rachel Reeves should make it clear there will be no wealth tax in the UK, a CEO says.

Additional taxation of banks would worsen Lithuania's investment climate, Nauseda warns

Nonetheless, he called the new government's plans to apply a new tax to this sector debatable.

Pension savers rush to take 25% tax-free cash

The data showed the total amount taken as PCLS by all savers in the six months up to and including March this year was £10.43bn.

Budget to be held on 26 November, Reeves confirms

Labour pledged in its election manifesto to not increase taxes on "working people

Company loses tax case on the meaning of life

HMRC determined that Lexgreen was liable for the tax because it established the trust and the trustees were based outside the United Kingdom.

Overpaid pension tax claims jump 20% and ‘could get worse’

Of those who claimed overpaid tax, 2,400 people received refunds of more than £10,000

Thousands of pensioners claim back more than 10k after being overcharged

A small number of individuals in the UK received refunds exceeding £100,000.

Experts warn Rachel Reeves’ rumoured property tax proposals could push more HNWs to leave UK

Main residences are currently exempt from capital gains tax, a charge on the increase in the value of an asset when it is sold.