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Podcast #136: Succession planning for business owners under the new IHT rules, with Bishop Fleming’s Peter Ball
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we dive into the world of taxes, following changes to IHT rules. Recent changes and…
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The Exeter announces agreement with iGPR to streamline requests for medical information
UK health and life insurer, The Exeter, has announced a new agreement with iGPR, the market-leading provider of redactio…
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Freedom Health Insurance launches Freedom 360: a powerful new health and wellbeing toolkit tailored for group clients
Launching on 1st October 2025, Freedom Health Insurance is proud to announce Freedom 360, a comprehensive health and wel…
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UK state pension age review launched amid rising demographic pressures
Dr Suzy Morrissey today announced she has been appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Secretary of Stat…
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UK CPI preview: inflation, rate cuts, and the pound’s path forward
Written by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be release…
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Inflation hits 3.8%: industry experts share their insights
The latest inflation data shows the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has risen to 3.8% in July, up from 3.6% in June, marking…
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State Pension could rise by £550+ thanks to Triple Lock as earnings growth outpaces inflation
New analysis from leading independent financial services consultancy Broadstone suggests the State Pension is set for an…
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Bank of England faces policy pivot
Written by Mark Michaelides, chief commercial officer of lender Molo While the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Commit…
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Industry experts react to HMRC’s latest IHT figures
This morning’s HMRC update reveals a notable rise in Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts, which reached £3.1 billion during t…
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Aviva launches new guaranteed fixed term annuity to meet evolving retirement needs
Aviva has today announced the launch of its Guaranteed Fixed Term Income Plan, a new addition to its retirement income p…
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93% of female financial planners would recommend the role to others
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Stonebridge: borrowers get access to larger mortgages as lenders loosen limits
Borrowers selected significantly larger mortgages in May after a host of lenders loosened their loan limit criteria in line with FCA strategy,…
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New vulnerability report aimed at strengthening support for later life lending outcomes
The Equity Release Council (the Council), in collaboration with Inclusive Outcomes, has today published a sector specific review of approaches to vulnerability…
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Revised IHT on pensions plans will still create complexity, confusion and additional costs for bereaved families
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27% of new lifetime mortgages taken out to repay debts and mortgages in Q2
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Capital gains tax changes backfire as HMRC receipts plummet – experts weigh in
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Stuart Breyer, CEO of mallowstreet explores how AI is helping mitigate client anxiety
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