Millions unaware of upcoming IHT changes for pensions

Higher death rate causes inheritance tax to rise to over £5 billion

Around 8.5 million people remain unaware of new rules that will subject pensions to inheritance tax (IHT) starting in April 2027, according to financial service provider Canada Life. The lack of awareness persists despite the Government’s announcement in October’s Autumn Budget, which is expected to nearly double the number of estates liable for IHT. By […]

Reader Survey: What risks might sink your ship in 2025?

Ahead of the launch of an exciting new initiative in 2025 related to Risk Management within legal services firms, Today’s Media is surveying law firms on which risks to their business most concerns them; what firms see as important issues in 2025 and beyond; and how well equipped they feel to tackle them. The results […]