Andy Burnham Supports Raising Inheritance Tax to 50%, Increasing Costs for Households by £53,000 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 inheritancetax andyburnham labourparty taxpolicy estates wealthmanagement politics hmrc taxincrease ukgovernment Andy Burnham, the newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield, is reportedly considering a proposal to increase the inheritance tax rate from the current 40% to 50%. This move, supported by the Labour-affiliated Institute for … Read More
Andy Burnham Proposes £21,150 Tax Charge on Households with £50,000 Assets Thursday, July 9, 2026 tax cgt capitalgainstax inheritance investment wealth taxpolicy labour assets estates Andy Burnham, the new Labour MP for Makerfield, is at the center of growing concerns around proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) policy, which could significantly increase the tax burden on many families. Two major … Read More
HMRC Confirms Tax Rule Change Impacting 10,500 More Households Saturday, June 20, 2026 hmrc inheritancetax taxchange pensions estates taxliability financialplanning hmrcupdates taxthresholds wealthmanagement HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed a significant shift in inheritance tax (IHT) rules, set to affect an additional 10,500 estates starting from April 2027. This change comes as part of the government’s efforts to … Read More
HMRC Confirms Major Crackdown as 5,200 Households Face Up to £3,000 Fines Monday, June 8, 2026 hmrc inheritance tax penalties fines estates executors compliance digitalisation legislation HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has intensified its enforcement of inheritance tax (IHT), resulting in a 33% increase in penalties. In the 2024-25 period alone, 5,200 estates’ executors have been fined a total of £3.1 million … Read More
The Lost Mansions and Historic Homes of Birmingham Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mansions heritage history architecture westmidlands estates preservation historichomes legacy Birmingham and the wider West Midlands once boasted numerous magnificent mansions and historic homes, each telling a unique story of the region’s rich past. These grand estates, often architectural marvels and cultural … Read More
HMRC Targets UK Families Over Misinterpreted Gifts, Resulting in £61 Million Inheritance Tax Bills Monday, April 20, 2026 hmrc inheritance tax uk finance gifts connect taxrules estates planning HMRC is turning a spotlight on UK families as certain gifts to loved ones unintentionally trigger substantial inheritance tax bills. In the 2023-24 tax year alone, approximately 220 gifts valued at £61 million breached HMRC’s … Read More