Would-be homeowners hoping to get a foot on Britain’s property ladder are growing increasingly reliant on their parents for financial help, a new study suggests.
Government charge Inheritance Tax on half of all shares
Nearly half of all inherited shares are subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT), a new study has revealed.
The figures, published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), show that the Government taxed some £5.8 billion worth of shares in 2016.
Weight loss outfit accuses store of infringing its trademark
A leading supermarket has withdrawn a range of healthy ready meals from its shelves after facing legal action from Slimming World.
Landlord fined for bombarding tenant with text messages
A landlord who repeatedly harassed his tenant and flouted fire safety rules has been fined more than £2,400.
Take advantage of low interest rates now, say experts
Homes now cost 7.6 times more than the average individual’s annual income, a new study has revealed.