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State pensions set to rise 3.1% in 2022/23

22 Oct 21

Yearly payments will increase by £290.

UK house prices up 10.6% in the year to August

21 Oct 21

Average house £25,000 more expensive than last year.

Price rises dip slightly in September

20 Oct 21

The CPIH rate of inflation fell 0.1% last month.

Most people do nothing to reduce potential IHT bill

19 Oct 21

40% of consumers concerned about IHT bills.

Sunak considers VAT cut on household energy bills

18 Oct 21

Cut would deliver ‘Brexit dividend’ but ignore other commitments.