Taxing the rich is a tantalising prospect for the cash-strapped UK government — but imposing a levy that is both fair and effective is fraught with difficulty
Lawyers advise wealthy clients that HMRC could use membership as evidence of strong ties to Britain
Advisers urge savers to ensure they are not caught out by rate rises as data problems prevent HMRC notifications
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed idea of launching tax later in bid to ‘maximise revenue’, Treasury documents reveal
Blackstone, KKR and EQT among buyout groups raising concerns over government reforms
I’m worried my siblings will have to sell up to fund the inheritance tax
Specialists warn families face uphill battle in trying to overturn flagship policy
Nationwide data shows no growth from February, missing economists’ forecasts of a 0.2% rise
Where will the cards fall before the autumn Budget?
I’m worried about how to structure payments fairly as I also have other children.
Indian businessman would join an exodus of wealthy individuals prompted by Labour’s reform
No tax changes in the Spring Statement, but if the search for growth proves fruitless they’ll soon be back on the agenda
Penalties will rise with the aim of netting £1bn over the next four years
Chancellor makes cuts to welfare spending as economic forecasts slashed
From another crackdown on tax collection, to Isa threats and investing in defence stocks
Chief executive says most car buyers come from households on incomes of less than £20,000
North Sea could produce an extra 2bn to 3bn barrels with ‘right’ levers, forecasts Offshore Energies UK
Washington has told London it must change the levy to win carve-out from reciprocal tariffs
Chancellor takes axe to Whitehall jobs as government faces pressure from US over tech tax
HMRC’s pursuit of racing star is an indication of its renewed attention on avoidance
As IHT bills hit a record high, financial planners recommend consumers plan before the rules change from 2027
US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson signals that a variety of options are on the table
At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stability
Lib Dem leader warns US president is ‘an unreliable ally’
With some parents requiring a 50 per cent pay rise to mitigate the effects of the threshold, the trap is zapping productivity
