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If I give £425k to my son to buy a house for me to live in rent free can I avoid inheritance tax AND care bills?

Today

Would the cash I give my son to buy this new property fall outside of my estate and potentially for calculation of care costs? Nick Nesbitt of Forvis Mazars replies.

Our flights were cancelled because of Iran conflict but travel agent Opodo won't refund our £2,675: CRANE ON THE CASE

Today

My husband and I booked flights to Islamabad to deal with some family matters, after our son sadly died aged 33. However, this was disrupted by the Iran conflict.

'Reckless' Reeves batters Britain with biggest tax hikes in developed world

Today

The IMF said the UK tax burden is set to rise from 37.6% of national income when Rachel Reeves became Chancellor in 2024 to 42.1% in 2031.

How to up your chance of winning big in the new £1 billion Powerball (and why you SHOULDN'T use your birthday as your lottery numbers)

Today

Who wants to be a billionaire? If you have any sense, you'll be shouting 'Me!' from the rooftops.

Wall Street banks enjoy a £100bn bonanza from Iran war turmoil as volatile stock markets spark a trading frenzy

Yesterday

As the IMF warned of the conflict's devastating impact on the global economy, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America reported bumper results.

Britain's debt burden means the nation has put itself through tax hell to run on the spot, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

There has been no fiscal statement since Chancellor Rachel Reeves arrived at the Treasury which has failed to mention Liz Truss.

Bank of England boss warns over risk of a global financial meltdown as bad as 2008

Yesterday

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, pictured, said 'the conflict in the Middle East has resulted in a substantial shock to the global economy'.

Eight top jobs paying up to £60k which bosses are eager to fill - with no industry experience needed

Yesterday

Finding a job is getting harder as unemployment rises - almost 1.9 million Brits were out of work in the three months to January, according to latest figures.

M&S makes huge changes to Sparks card loyalty scheme as customers can now earn 'real money rewards'

Yesterday

The high-street stalwart has announced that Sparks shoppers will be able to earn 'real money rewards' to spend across any part of M&S, including its food, clothing, beauty and homeware lines.

Saga shares hit six-year high as booming demand for cruises boosts profits

Yesterday

The boss of the travel and insurance firm said it was protected against any downturn in confidence due its 'affluent' older customer base, who travel out of the peak summer holiday season.

Over 80,000 learner drivers to get refunds after AA and BSM driving schools are fined £4.2million over drip-pricing

Yesterday

The AA and BSM driving schools were found to have engaged in the illegal practice after failing to include a £3 booking fee in upfront prices.

Oil and defence in, Crocs and Starbucks out: Top stocks as investors rejig portfolios on Iran conflict

Yesterday

Investors are shaking up their portfolios to back oil and defence amid conflict in the Middle East, while ditching well-known consumer brands.

Stocks tick higher as oil continues to fall; Standard Life buys Aegon UK - MARKETS LIVE

Yesterday

A wave of relative calm has washed over global markets as President Trump indicated the US and Iran would hold talks within days.

Two major mortgage lenders CUT rates: Is this a turning point and will more follow?

Yesterday

Two major high street banks have bucked the current trend by lowering rates on their mortgages.

Generation Z avoid going to the shops because of 'checkout panic'

Yesterday

Younger shoppers said they feel embarrassed or worried that something will go wrong, such as their card being declined.

HSBC now offers £1,000 for switching to its Premier current account and Isa - is it worth opening?

Yesterday

HSBC has upped its Premier switch offer. When you combine it with a deal for opening an Isa, there's a large carrot on the table.

Five affordable small electric cars under £25,000 worth buying in 2026

Yesterday

The £20k price point is the sweet spot for new, fun, small EVs arriving in the car market in 2026. As carmakers race to get their EVs on the road we round up five to watch out for.

Will you listen when the government tells you to start investing? SIMON LAMBERT

Yesterday

If the government told you doing something with your money was a good idea, would you do it or run a mile?

Barratt Redrow cuts land buying as it warns Iran war will push up building costs

Yesterday

Barratt Redrow has warned that higher energy costs will bump up building material costs after cutting its land buying plans for the year amid a 'less certain backdrop'.

Best Lifetime Isa providers: How Lisas work and top platforms

Yesterday

You can save up to £4,000 a year in a Lifetime Isa and get a 25% top up on contributions. Here's how Lifetime Isas work, what types are available, and their benefits and pitfalls.

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