March 14, 2026

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HMRC update on ‘adjusting’ tax details for state pensioners

You can check your tax details with HMRC online HMRC has issued a statement about changes to the state pension(Image: Getty) HMRC has released a statement on imminent tax changes for state pensioners. The tax authority has explained how it will “adjust” a person’s records as their payments change. State pension payments are due to

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Fund

IIT Madras Research Park launches ₹600-crore deep-tech fund

IIT-Madras and Unicorn India Ventures launch ₹600-crore “IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I” at a function held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Friday, February 6, 2026. Looking on are (from left) Natarajan Malupillai, Group CEO of IITM Research Park; Swapnil Jain, co-founder and CEO, Ather energy; V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras; and Bhaskar Majumdar, Managing Partner,

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Energy

3 Monster Energy Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years

Energy stocks have plenty of tailwinds due to AI and the opportunity to boost Venezuela’s oil production. Energy has turned into one of the big buzzwords for investors who want to outperform the S&P 500. Artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and President Trump’s intent to ramp up Venezuela’s oil production levels have brought more attention to

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Families using simple seven-year rule after inheritance tax freeze

With tax thresholds frozen and house prices soaring finances are coming under increased pressure Trusts are a good way to avoid paying inheritance tax(Image: Getty Images) More families are being dragged into paying inheritance tax — and many are fighting back by using a quick and easy legal trick that could save their loved ones

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Tax

New car tax bands for petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) costs will rise from April 1, 2026, with cars registered between 2001 and 2017 facing the biggest increases New car tax fees will affect owners of cars registered between 2001 and 2017(Image: Getty) Millions of motorists with cars registered between 2001 and 2017 are bracing themselves for a hefty hike in

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Tax

Key April 2026 vehicle tax update as Treasury responds and 59 vehicles ‘pay £5,690’ list

As vehicles to be hit by emissions tax rises officials gave a statement about MOT pollution tests 09:42, 06 Feb 2026Updated 10:11, 06 Feb 2026 Car taxes are going up in April and the emissions a vehicle produces are a key factor(Image: Getty) The Treasury has released an update on key changes to Vehicle Excise

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Tax

HMRC confirms nearly one million people will see changes to tax rules from April

The launch on April 6 will mark a significant and time-saving change for certain people reporting their income to HMRC. Mansion tax and private jet levy to be introduced in Scotland Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from self-employment and property are being urged to act now with two months left to prepare

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Property

Price of average UK home passes £300,000 for first time, Halifax says | Housing market

The average cost of a UK home passed £300,000 for the first time in January, as house prices increased at the fastest rate since November 2024. Data released by Halifax showed that house prices rose 0.7% month on month last month, the fastest rate since a 1.1% increase was recorded in November 2024. On an

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Tax

How much income tax do people pay in YOUR area? Find out using our interactive map

Households in London and the South East of England are contributing 45 per cent of Britain’s total income tax bill, an analysis shows.  In 10 years, households in London have seen their share of Britain’s total income tax bill surge by 80.7 per cent, from £35.3billion to £63.8billion according to data from accountant UHY Hacker

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Fund

This small-cap mutual fund has grown investors’ wealth over 4x in 6 years

An investment of ₹10,000 made at inception in Bandhan Small Cap Fund has grown to ₹46,374 as of end-December 2025 — more than four times the original amount — even as the scheme’s assets under management (AUM) doubled from ₹10,000 crore in April 2025 to ₹20,000 crore in February 2026, as per the fund house.

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