Triple lock changes welcome but ‘cannot solve’ national care problem
The profession has welcomed Andy Burnham’s plan to adjust the triple lock from 2030, although questions remain over using the savings to fund free
Burnham’s bold decision on triple lock applauded by financial services
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the state pension triple lock will end from April 2030, with the change intended to help fund
MPs back letter to chancellor to reverse VCT tax relief cut
An open letter to the Chancellor is urging the government to raise VCT upfront income tax relief from 20% back to 30% in the
IHT receipts continue to climb to £3.8bn
HMRC figures show IHT receipts reached £3.8bn between April and August, up £100m on the same period last year. (Source: Professional Adviser)
Autumn Budget 2026: Could Inheritance Tax Be Scrapped?
Pensions are due to become subject to IHT from 2027, while wider proposals could see changes to the existing 40% inheritance tax rate. (Source:
IHT changes forcing advisers to consider other retirement planning options
Nearly half of advisers report that inheritance tax changes are influencing retirement planning. (Source: FT Adviser)
VCT market expected to shrink in response to tax relief changes
AlbionVC has brought forward its annual VCT top-up to give advisers more time to consider the impact of the new tax rules on clients’
UK inheritance tax receipts on track for a record £14.3bn
UK families face a record IHT bill, with receipts forecast to reach £14.3bn by 2029/30. (Source: London Loves Business)
