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UK Government Pension Inheritance Tax Plans Face Industry Backlash Over Delays and Costs
Financial advisers and wealth management leaders have called upon the Treasury to reconsider its approach to applying inheritance tax (IHT) to pension funds, citing significant concerns over potential delays and increased costs for bereaved…
Twenty MPH Speed Limits Drive Down UK Car Insurance Costs to Eighteen Month Low
Recent data reveals that controversial 20mph speed limits are contributing to a significant reduction in car insurance premiums across the UK. Leading price comparison website Confused.com reports the most substantial annual decrease in car…
PostNL Shares Tumble as Czech Backed Postal Giant Signals Profit Warning and Reform Needs
The Dutch postal service company PostNL, backed by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who is currently acquiring Royal Mail, has issued a stark warning about its profitability and called for urgent government intervention. The company's…
KPMG Under Investigation by Financial Watchdog for Entain Audit Review
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into KPMG's audit of betting giant Entain, adding fresh scrutiny to the Big Four accountancy firm's practices. The probe, initiated in November, focuses on the examination…
Bank of England Plans Singaporean Style Concierge Service for Foreign Companies
In a significant move towards enhancing Britain's financial services sector, the Bank of England is contemplating the establishment of a 'concierge service' for international financial firms seeking to enter the UK market. This initiative…
Labour Chancellor Backs Relaxed Mortgage Lending Rules To Boost Home Ownership
Rachel Reeves, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has endorsed proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to examine ways of permitting banks to take greater risks in mortgage lending, aiming to increase home ownership across…
Trump Backed Crypto Project Surpasses $1 Billion USD Target as Token Sales Soar
The digital assets venture championed by Donald Trump has achieved its ambitious target of raising $1 billion through token sales and has extended its offering to the public, capitalising on the surging enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies…
Santander Reviews Strategic Options Including Potential UK Market Exit
Spanish banking giant Santander is evaluating its future in the UK market, contemplating a possible exit after nearly two decades of operations following its landmark Abbey National acquisition. The strategic review, whilst in its early…
Continental European Markets Maintain Strength as London Faces Listing Exodus Challenge
The chief executive of Europe's largest stock exchange operator, Euronext, has declared that the exodus of listings to the US markets is exclusively a "London problem" that does not affect continental Europe.
Stéphane Boujnah emphasised…
New UK Pensions Minister Called For End To Triple Lock Protection
The newly appointed UK pensions minister, Torsten Bell, has historically advocated for replacing the state pension triple lock, describing it as "not a sensible mechanism" for pension increases. Bell's appointment follows Tulip Siddiq's…
Cash Makes A Comeback As UK Consumers Seek Better Budget Control In 2024
Recent data from Nationwide, the UK's largest building society, reveals a significant upward trend in cash usage, marking the third consecutive year of growth. Nearly 33 million cash withdrawals were recorded from Nationwide ATMs in 2024,…
Games Workshop Reports 33% Percent Profit Surge Despite US Tariff Concerns
Games Workshop, the renowned manufacturer of Warhammer miniatures, has delivered impressive financial results with a 33 per cent increase in half-year profits, driven by the continued expansion of its fantasy figurine empire.
The…
Local Government Debt Crisis Threatens Major Restructuring Plans in England
Billions of pounds in council debt are jeopardising the most comprehensive reorganisation of local government in England for generations, senior local authority officials warn. The situation has become particularly acute in areas where…
Private Credit Market Faces Significant Risks as Wellcome Trust Sounds Alarm
The chief investment officer of one of the world's largest charitable foundations has issued a stark warning about the private credit sector, highlighting concerns over relaxed lending standards and excessive capital inflow. Nick Moakes of…
California Insurers Face Potential $20 Billion Loss from Los Angeles Wildfires
Insurance companies are steeling themselves for potential losses reaching £20 billion as devastating wildfires continue to tear through Los Angeles' most exclusive neighbourhoods, according to recent analyst projections.
JPMorgan…
Labour Chancellor Takes Aim at UK Regulators Over Growth Stifling Rules
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to intensify pressure on British regulators this week, demanding they eliminate rules perceived as barriers to economic growth. The move comes amidst mounting criticism from the business sector regarding the…
UK Bond Markets Signal Warning Signs for Labour Government as Investors Demand Clear Growth Strategy
The British economy faces mounting pressure as market confidence continues to deteriorate, spreading from business sectors to financial markets. In a significant development last week, investors initiated a substantial sell-off of gilts…
Global Bond Market Turmoil Raises Fresh Concerns for UK Economy and Government Spending
The UK financial markets witnessed significant turbulence this week as 30-year gilt yields surged to their highest levels since 1998, triggering widespread concerns about the nation's economic stability and government borrowing costs.…