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Less than half of UK homebuyers are confident that Labour will deliver on its pledge to deliver more homes.

A new poll has revealed the political impact of the government’s failure to compensate women affected by state pension age changes.

The increase is likely to cause more pensioners to be liable for income tax given.

Rachel Reeves is mulling replacing the current stamp duty regime with a new property tax.

Dr Suzy Morrissey has been appointed by DWP to prepare an independent report ahead of the review.

Proposals under review include potential changes to how wealth can be passed on before death to reduce inheritance tax liabilities. 

From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and death benefits will be included in the value of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes.

The measure will bring unused pension funds and death benefits into the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027.

One council says it would have to raise taxes by 27.4% to cover the cost.

The government is set to begin its latest review of the state pension age earlier than expected.