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Nearly half of advisers report that inheritance tax changes are influencing retirement planning. (Source: FT Adviser)

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’ investments. (FT Adviser)

UK families face a record IHT bill, with receipts forecast to reach £14.3bn by 2029/30. (Source: London Loves Business)

The government is under pressure to put new inheritance tax rules for pensions in place. (Source: Professional Adviser)

Ian Aylward considers the alternative investment options available and the importance of choosing carefully. (Source: Professional Adviser)

The government has announced additional funding for early-stage businesses as part of efforts to broaden access to venture capital across the UK, beyond London. (Source: FT Adviser)

New research from Oliver Wyman suggests that limited access to technology and high-quality data is the primary challenge advisers face when investing in private markets. (Source: Professional Adviser)

The new Chancellor, John Healey, is facing growing calls to review the government’s proposal to include unused pension funds within the scope of inheritance tax (IHT). (Source Pensions Age)

HMRC data shows inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached a record £7.03bn in 2023/24, despite fewer estates paying the tax. (Source: Money Marketing)

A report by Tracxn found that the decline was largely attributable to a slowdown in late-stage funding (Source: UKTN)