Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major U-turn, raising the agricultural property relief threshold to £2.5m from April 2026. This change will protect family farms from hefty inheritance tax bills. Read the full details.
Lloyds Bank warns of a surge in social media scams, with customers losing an average of £436. Ticket and driving test frauds are on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself.
Lloyds Bank reveals the top five purchase scams of the year, with victims losing £436 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket, vehicle, and social media fraud.
Personal finance experts warn UK families about HMRC's £3,000 annual gift allowance. Exceeding it could trigger a 40% inheritance tax bill if the giver dies within seven years. Learn the rules to protect your loved ones.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget reforms, with frozen income tax thresholds, are set to push retirees with modest savings into paying tax. Experts warn of fiscal drag and inheritance tax implications.
A major UK rule change in March 2026 will remove the £100 contactless cap. Experts warn of a potential £31.3m fraud surge and urge banks to act. Learn how to protect yourself.
UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.
A DWP executive officer exploited Covid rules to approve £50,000 in fake Universal Credit claims. Rafiq Master has been sentenced to 32 months in prison. Read the full story.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.
Barclays reveals a surge in sophisticated scams, with investment fraud now claiming 47p of every £1 lost. Learn the new tactics and how to protect your money.
A con artist who stole £900k from women via dating apps is jailed for 17 years. Experts warn romance scams targeting over-55s rose by 52% last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
A 64-year-old woman admitted dishonestly claiming benefits. Her case emerges as the government unveils new powers to disqualify serious fraudsters from driving.
Martin Lewis warns ISA savings face a 40% Inheritance Tax hit. Key details on spousal transfers, allowance changes from 2027, and how to protect your money.
A Telford carer who fraudulently claimed sick pay while working and running a business has been ordered to repay over £6,000. Read the full story of the deception.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies ISA inheritance rules. Your tax-free savings could be subject to a 40% HMRC charge upon death. Learn how to protect your assets.
Money expert Martin Lewis details how surviving spouses can inherit an ISA allowance, keeping savings tax-free. He also warns of a crucial 40% Inheritance Tax risk.
Labour is urged to overhaul inheritance rules to protect unmarried couples. Experts warn current laws fail modern families. Could this be the biggest change in 50 years?
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
Experts warn UK state pensioners to act now to trace lost pension pots and unclaimed bonds worth thousands. Five key steps to safeguard your finances revealed.
A stark warning for state pensioners as one in four adults faces scams weekly. Experts reveal the four most common frauds targeting retirees this winter and how to stay safe.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains how married couples can use HMRC rules to leave up to £1 million to their children without paying Inheritance Tax. Learn the crucial legal steps.
The DWP gains new powers to access bank data in a major anti-fraud drive targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Discover how the government plans to protect taxpayers.
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
A gang of four has been convicted for running a sophisticated £500k illegal tobacco factory in Birmingham, defrauding the public revenue of an estimated £4 million. Read the full story.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud receive royal assent. Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit are the first targets. Find out the consequences for fraudsters.
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
A couple has been sentenced for illegally renting out their Solihull Council property while living in Essex, making nearly £3,000 profit. Read how the fraud was uncovered.
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
HMRC has sent inheritance tax demands to 14,000 households after gifts given before death fell foul of the seven-year rule. Discover the tax rates and expert advice.