HMRC Pension Rule Changes Could Raise Inheritance Tax Bills by £34,000 Monday, May 25, 2026 inheritance pensions taxation estate hmrc planning benefits legislation finance executors Major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules coming into effect in April 2027 could push family IHT bills up by an average of £34,000. Under the new legislation, most unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits … Read More
HMRC inheritance tax gifting allowance slashed by 78% in real terms Sunday, May 17, 2026 inheritance tax gifting allowance inflation hmrc estate families law compliance The annual £3,000 allowance enabling individuals to gift money free of inheritance tax has effectively plummeted in value by 78% since its introduction in 1981, a private wealth law firm has warned. TWM Solicitors, a … Read More
Fairytale of New York Star Kirsty MacColl’s Tragic Death and the Distribution of Her Royalties Thursday, December 25, 2025 kirstymaccoll fairytaleofnewyork divingaccident estate royalties mexico musiclegacy tragedy will justice Kirsty MacColl, renowned for her unforgettable performance in the Christmas classic “Fairytale of New York,” met a tragic and untimely death at the age of 41. In December 2000, while on holiday in Cozumel, Mexico, … Read More
Inside a £2.25m Golfer’s Paradise Named Among England’s Top Homes for Sale Sunday, November 16, 2025 golflife luxuryhome kent coaching estate golfacademy historic smarden property indoorpractice sport This stunning £2.25 million property in Smarden, Kent, has earned a spot among England’s most extraordinary homes currently on the market. Golf coach Paul Foston and his wife Angela have painstakingly crafted a golfer’s haven … Read More