Rachel Reeves inheritance tax warning – protect your pension from IHT | Personal Finance | Finance

In her autumn Budget, Reeves announced that she would charge IHT on unused defined contribution pension pots from March 2027. Currently, inherited pensions are exempt from IHT, although beneficiaries may…

Pensions expert reveals when state pensioners will be paid over £1,000 | UK | News

The state pension is due to rise to £230.25 a week in April from £221.20. This means state pensioners will get £11,973 a year, Richard Smith, an independent consultant who…

Minister refuses to rule out making changes to the state pension | UK | News

The state pension could be under review as the government is faced with making difficult decisions to solve the UK’s savings and economic crisis, Torsten Bell, minister for pensions has…

Martin Lewis says pensioners get extra £109 a week with these four conditions | Personal Finance | Finance

Money expert Martin Lewis says state pensioners can get an extra £109 per week from the Department of Work and Pensions if they meet one of four or more conditions.…

DWP PIP claimants could be more than £1,400 better off each year | Personal Finance | Finance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)’s tightening grip on disability benefits along with looming cuts poses a threat to the financial stability of 24% of Britons. As a result,…

Three major banks to make big change to cashing cheques at Post Office | Personal Finance | Finance

Three major banks are making a huge change to the way customers cash in cheques at the Post Office. Lloyds, Halifax and the Bank of Scotland have said they’re ending…

Chip offers market-leading ISA with ‘excellent’ 5% interest | Personal Finance | Finance

Savings app Chip has reduced the interest on its easy-access Cash ISA but is still topping the table with an offer of 5%, earning an “excellent” Moneyfacts rating. With ISA…

Easy TV licence tip could save you £196 before April 1 price hike | Personal Finance | Finance

This nifty little trick might save you £196 from your TV licence fee – but be quick because bills are expected to rise from April 1. As the new financial…

Rachel Reeves’s Cash ISA raid is brutal, but there’s a hidden benefit | Personal Finance | Finance

It’s a controversial move so what’s the Chancellor’s aim? To push more savers into Stocks and Shares ISAs instead. Investment managers like Fidelity and Schroders argue this would inject much-needed…

Martin Lewis makes UK energy price forecast if Trump gets Ukraine deal | UK | News

Martin Lewis has examined the possible impact on UK energy prices of a peace deal in Ukraine. US president Donald Trump is attempting to secure peace in the war-ravaged nation…