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Ten years of pension freedoms

Research reveals worrying trends among savers.

Ten years ago, pension freedoms revolutionised how people access their retirement savings. These changes offered savers over 55 greater options to withdraw and manage their pension pots. However, a decade later, research indicates that many individuals are making critical financial decisions without seeking advice or fully understanding the tax implications[1].

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New rules of Inheritance Tax on businesses and land

The October 2024 Budget proposed sweeping changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), significantly tightening the laws that were previously more forgiving for families with trading businesses and farmland. Effective from April 2026, these types of assets will have reliefs capped at 100% for the first £1 million of qualifying assets. For valuations exceeding £1 million, the relief will reduce the IHT payable by 50%. While this is lower than the standard 40% rate, the inclusion of businesses and farms within the IHT net has sparked fierce debate, leaving many families scrambling to reassess their estate planning strategies.

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