News for Individuals
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First-time buyers who bought a shared ownership property in the last twelve months should check if they are due a refund on any stamp duty paid. That’s because when Chancellor...
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The Health Minister, Andrew Lansley has called for a “fundamental re-think” of how hospitals are run at weekends after mortality rates were estimated to be 20% higher than on weekdays....
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Recent figures suggest that over 2,800 patients who have had privately fitted PIP breast implants have now been transferred to NHS care. This is as a direct result of their...
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Property investors could be set to benefit from a new inheritance tax relief case ruling. According to Stephen Barratt, private client director for James Cowper, those using business property relief...
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has made suggestions for how to improve access to mortgages for first time buyers to the coalition government ahead of the Budget. According...
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The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Step) has revealed a draft model clause for Wills. It is proposing a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax (IHT) where there is a...
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The equity release market is becoming increasingly popular, according to Keith Haggart, director of retirement needs for Just Retirement. Speaking to Mortgage Strategy, he explained issues around pension affordability and...
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Changes to inheritance tax will not be made for family businesses, according to exchequer secretary David Gauke, despite a report recommending the removal of business property relief (BPR). Speaking at...
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The decision by the coalition government to leave more than 1,700 members of staff facing redundancy has been condemned by trade union GMB. Some 36 Remploy factories all over the...
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A leading accountancy firm has called for a reform of the inheritance tax system to be launched by the coalition government as it is no longer fair. According to a...
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Derby City Council has been criticised by Unison for aiming to make 500 employees redundant. Some 330 members of staff have already lost their roles and the union claimed there...
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Members of staff at BAE Systems have voted to take a pay cut in order to prevent the need for employees to face redundancy at the company. A ballot was...
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