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    Though unpopular, IHT is paid by few in UK and revenue lost would have to be made up for elsewhere

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    Politicians should not forget that we all have a stake in a functioning pensions market

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    Treasury looks to simplify tax-free savings regime and weighs new allowance for investments in UK companies

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    The nature of people’s debts have changed significantly — so too must debt solutions

  • Thursday, 21 September, 2023
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    Pound falls to six-month low after decision signals possible peak in borrowing costs

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    Interest rates as it happened: UK and Switzerland surprise investors

    Policy rate kept at 5.25 per cent as evidence grows of slowing inflation

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    The UK’s first commercial pension consolidator made three attempts at regulatory approval

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