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The chancellor has announced that pension pots will be liable for inheritance tax from 2027, while Aim shares will be hit a year earlier. Critics call the measures a “blow for savers”

The chancellor’s Budget announcement that pensions will be liable for inheritance tax from April 2027 will have big implications for many people’s retirement plans. We look at what to do now to avoid a huge tax bill

The outcome of the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting will be announced on 7 November. Stay up to date with live reporting and analysis from the team at MoneyWeek.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her first Mansion House speech this week. We look at what could be announced, and how it could affect your finances

The state pension is set to reach £12,592 by 2027, meaning it will exceed the tax-free personal allowance. We look at the latest forecasts, and how frozen tax thresholds affect retirees

Estate agents are feeling bullish about the market, with house prices forecast to rise over the next three months. But difficulties continue to mount for renters

The chancellor will use her maiden Mansion House speech to unveil what she calls the "biggest pension reform in decades". How will her plans affect your retirement savings?

A freedom of information request shows that thousands of lasting power of attorney (LPA) applications are rejected due to errors. We explain how to avoid mistakes and reveal tips to make the process as straightforward as possible

The 25% tax-free cash that savers can take from their pension pots got plenty of airtime in the run-up to the Autumn Budget, with speculation that it could be cut or axed. But, what is it and how does it work?

Knowing how much you should be saving towards your pension can be baffling – especially if retirement is on the horizon.