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Rachel Reeves to clobber Isas with tax for the first time, with a 22% charge on cash in investment accounts

Today

Isas will be taxed for the first time in one of Rachel Reeves's final acts as Chancellor.

Why I fear Andy Burnham could hit EVERY family with £13,000 death duties: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

Today

Andy Burnham wants to ditch inheritance tax. From any Labour leader that would be a surprise, but it's especially so for one with his socialist credentials.

Why has it become SO expensive to build a home? Red tape, council levies and design rules have made property cost £76k more

Today

It costs tens of thousands more to build a home than it did during the pandemic - and that cost is being passed on to buyers.

Mercedes-Benz voted most satisfying car brand to own - is yours in the top 10?

Today

The top 10 most satisfying brands are largely premium makers, with Tesla, Lexus and BMW and Land Rover ranked highly by owners. Now find where the manufacturer you drive places overall...

EVs take longer and cost more to repair than petrol cars

Today

An EV's repair cost after a crash is typically 19% higher than the price of fixing an internal combustion engine car - and they spent 9% longer in workshops due to the difficulty to mend them.

Burnham told to forget rejoining the EU and instead fix Britain's sick note culture to boost economy by government employment tsar

Today

Sir Charlie Mayfield said tackling the problem of long-term sickness absence was a major opportunity to revive the UK economy.

Cut stamp duty to revitalise the new-build housing market, says Berkeley boss as profits dip

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Berkeley, London's biggest housebuilder, warned that there was 'no prospect of material improvement' on housebuilding 'without more decisive intervention' from Govenment.

'Pathetic': Retailers slam Gov after she brings forward clampdown on cheap Chinese imports by just six months to October 2028

Today

Retailers say this policy is killing the UK High Street as it means foreign companies can undercut British firms, which have been hit with higher costs in recent years.

My hotel room was so hot I couldn't sleep and there was no fan. Can I claim compensation? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

Today

My hotel room was so hot I couldn't sleep, which meant I was badly prepared for the work conference I was due to attend the next day.

Sheep shearing, sausage making and skateparks - the quirky extras owners are offering to boost holiday let profits

Today

Rob Cunningham, who runs two buy-to-lets in Shrewsbury, offers a butchering course where guests are shown how to make sausages and cure meats.

Grab NS&I's 4.69% savings deal now as it won't last for long: SYLVIA MORRIS

Today

National Savings & Investments is pulling out all the stops to woo savers. Last month it announced the Premium Bond prize rate will rise.

My husband died on visit to my mum's but insurer won't pay to bring his body home: SALLY SORTS IT

Today

My husband died unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest on Christmas Eve 2025 when we were visiting my mother for the festive season.

Plans to levy inheritance tax on pensions are unfair and too complicated, say experts

Today

Sorting out estates is set to become far more onerous because families will have to chase up pension companies for vital information.

Lewis Hamilton's father to sell massive collection of 27 classic cars for £3million

Today

The collection includes a 1990s XJ220 worth half a million pounds and an exciting recreation of Jaguar's ultra-rare XKSS (pictured), worth £375,000.

How to protect your money from Andy Burnham: What to do now to fight potential tax raids

Today

What will a new prime minister mean for our personal finances and what can you do to fight back today?

How to invest £100,000: What to do if you are sitting on too much cash

Today

More than 1.5million people have at least £100,000 saved in their Isa. However, if you leave it in cash, it may lose value over time due to inflation.

No wonder there's no money left! Benefit overpayment and tax shortfalls costing Britain nearly £70bn a year

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Benefit overpayment and tax shortfalls are costing Britain nearly £70 billion a year - adding to the pressure on public finances as spending demands mount.

Teddy, 11, has already saved up £40,000 from modelling jobs... So would you let your child do the same?

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Teddy Shelton's modelling career began at the age of two, mum Candice sent photos to a few reputable agencies after doing her research online.

Pension boost of £359 if you take care of grandkids - but only if their parents are working

Yesterday

Some 160,000 successful claims for annual credits were made between 2016 and 2025 by grandparents or other family members.

Labour's growth-destroying tax grab has put Britain on road to recession, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

The lengthy build-ups to Rachel Reeves' two full Budgets in October 2024 and November 2025 were disastrous for business.

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