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160,000 Rental Properties Lost as Landlords Exit Market Amid Rising Costs and Regulatory Uncertainty

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160,000 Rental Properties Lost as Landlords Exit Market Amid Rising Costs and Regulatory Uncertainty

May 27, 2024

The number of rental properties in Britain has drastically declined, with landlords selling off their buy-to-let investments...

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Families Rush to Transfer Property Amid Fears of Labour’s Inheritance Tax Crackdown

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Families Rush to Transfer Property Amid Fears of Labour’s Inheritance Tax Crackdown

May 27, 2024

Wealthy landowners are hastily transferring their estates to their children ahead of the general election, driven by...

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£4bn Tax Loophole for Private Equity Executives Under Threat

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£4bn Tax Loophole for Private Equity Executives Under Threat

May 27, 2024

Private equity executives have benefited from a tax break worth up to £4 billion under the “carried...

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Elon Musk Criticises US Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles Amid Trade Tensions

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Elon Musk Criticises US Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles Amid Trade Tensions

May 27, 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has voiced his opposition to US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), days...

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Rachel Reeves Pledges No Income Tax or NI Hikes Under Labour

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Rachel Reeves Pledges No Income Tax or NI Hikes Under Labour

May 27, 2024

Labour has pledged not to increase income tax or National Insurance contributions if it wins the general...

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Young British Workers Exploit Sick Leave, Outnumbering Migrant Staff Absences

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Young British Workers Exploit Sick Leave, Outnumbering Migrant Staff Absences

May 27, 2024

Young British workers are taking significantly more sick days compared to their foreign-born colleagues, according to Geoff...

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Post-Pandemic Setback: Fewer Women Among Top Earners in the City

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Post-Pandemic Setback: Fewer Women Among Top Earners in the City

May 27, 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly hindered progress towards workplace equality, making it even less likely for women...

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Ofcom Investigates Royal Mail for Missing Delivery Targets

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Ofcom Investigates Royal Mail for Missing Delivery Targets

May 25, 2024

Royal Mail is under investigation by Ofcom after failing to meet delivery targets, with less than three-quarters...

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British ISA Plans in Limbo Following Sunak’s Election Call

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British ISA Plans in Limbo Following Sunak’s Election Call

May 25, 2024

The government’s flagship City reform initiatives, including the rollout of the British ISA and the Pisces private...

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Inheritance Tax Conflicts with Conservative Values, Says Hunt

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Inheritance Tax Conflicts with Conservative Values, Says Hunt

May 25, 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has declared inheritance tax unfair and “profoundly anti-Conservative,” committing to support the middle classes...

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