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2025 – Pensions under pressure as stealth taxes persist

19th December 2025

We unpack the 2025 Budget by comparing it to decades of Budget history, exposing how fear and speculation often eclipse reality.

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Inflation falls lower than expected to 3.2%

18th December 2025

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, its lowest level in eight months, driven by falling food, drink and clothing prices. The sharper-than-expected drop strengthens calls for the Bank of England to cut interest rates to support the economy.

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How equity release can reduce your inheritance tax bill

16th December 2025

Despite the housing market cooling, property wealth is at an all time high and still growing, and as a result you may find yourself paying more inheritance tax than you planned. Find out how to reduce your inheritance tax bill in this article.

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