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 Targets Families with Significant Pension Savings in Upcoming Inheritance Tax Reforms Sunday, June 28, 2026 inheritance tax pensions hmrc estate savings reform wealth retirement planning HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to implement significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules that will affect families with substantial pension savings. Under reforms set to take effect from April 6, 2027, … Read More
Birmingham's Stark Wealth Divide Revealed in Just Three Miles Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham wealth inequality sparkhill edgbaston income poverty affluence diversity economy Birmingham starkly showcases the extremes of economic disparity within a mere three-mile stretch. On one end lies Sparkhill, recently identified as one of England’s poorest neighborhoods, grappling with high … Read More
Poorest and Poshest Streets in Birmingham: Just Three Miles Apart Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham poverty wealth childpoverty sparkhill edgbaston incomeinequality community livingstandards socialdivide In Birmingham, the stark contrast between wealth and poverty unfolds just three miles apart, highlighting a city divided by fortune yet united by proximity. Sparkhill, recently named the poorest area not only in Birmingham … Read More
The Poshest Town in the Midlands: Just 15 Minutes from Birmingham Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham bromsgrove midlands wealth deprivation property housing commuter westmidlands poverty Birmingham is often highlighted for its significant levels of deprivation. A recent study revealed that the six poorest areas in England are all located within the city, with thousands of children affected by poverty. … Read More
Sunday Times Rich List 2026 Reveals the West Midlands’ Wealthiest Friday, May 15, 2026 wealth westmidlands sundaytimesrichlist richest fortune business entrepreneurs ukeconomy property entrepreneurship The Sunday Times Rich List 2026 has spotlighted the wealthiest figures in the West Midlands, showcasing a dynamic mix of established industrialists and innovative entrepreneurs. Leading the region is Lord Bamford and his … Read More