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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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Rightmove asks government to carefully consider property tax changes
The UK’s largest property platform Rightmove is asking the government to carefully consider the impact of any changes to…
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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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A shifting landscape: inside the latest ONS house price data
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a continued softening of house prices across the U…
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Landbay polling: majority of brokers expect multiple rate cuts by early 2026
More than half of brokers predict at least two rate cuts before February 2026, with 91% expecting further easing despite…
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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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Four deadly investment scams draining British bank accounts right now
With more Brits turning to investing to build their savings and plan for the future, fraudsters are finding new ways to…
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2 in 5 Brits have used AI for personal finance advice
2 in 5 Brits (40%) have used a generative AI tool such as ChatGPT or Gemini for personal finance advice, according to re…
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Inflation surge: mortgage and property experts weigh in on rising costs
Economy, Mortgage and Property
With CPI inflation rising to 3.8% in July – up from 3.6% in June, this has raised concerns about the ongoing financial p…
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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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Adviser insight | Does financial advice really add value? You bet it does, says Truly Independent’s Katie Brinsden
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US growth surges but interest rate cuts still off the table despite political pressure, say strategists
Stronger-than-expected US GDP data released earlier today and the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hold announced this evening, are fuelling a fresh…
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Number of reclaims for overpaid tax on pensions breaks half a million barrier – “how much longer will this go on?” asks Steve Webb
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Tempest in a teacup: over a third of IFAs think Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs were a ‘storm in a teacup’
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Rightmove: average two-year and five-year fixed mortgage rates now level
Rightmove’s mortgage tracker shows that the current average two-year fixed mortgage rate is currently level with the average five-year fixed mortgage rate.…
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Introducing five newly chartered corporate firms
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