The government has published its reply to the many responses made to last October’s consultation paper on bringing pensions within the scope of inheritance tax (IHT).
Unloved LISA
With changes to Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) expected in the Autumn Budget, one existing variant has been heavily criticised by the Treasury Select Committee.
Two views of the State pension
The future of triple lock increases for the State pension has been called into question by two well-respected groups of economists.
As summer fades, an Autumn Budget looms…
It is once more time to turn from sunny thoughts of summer holidays to contemplation of the Autumn Budget.
Company car popularity rises
New research from HMRC show company cars are becoming more common – and greener.
Will reform proposals – time to revise Victorian rules
The Law Commission has made a variety of proposals to reform the law governing wills in England and Wales.
Another Parliament, another Pension Schemes Bill
A new pensions bill has been introduced, which could affect your existing pensions.
How much retirement income do you need?
New research suggests some retirement costs have fallen, but there is a twist…
A strangely timed report on attitudes to salary sacrifice
In late May, HMRC published a report – based on data collected in summer 2023 and dated January 2024 – that had been held back for months. Why the delay?