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A tax avoidance scheme which routed profits of a tax advisory business through employee benefit trusts has been closed by a tribunal.

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is reducing the interest rates on its income bonds, Direct Saver and Direct ISA from September, to reflect the low interest rate environment.

More than a third of do-it-yourself (DIY) investors say a financial adviser's knowledge of products, including tax and charges, is the most valued part of their service, according to research from Prudential.

The cost of fraudulent claims for public sector pension benefits has increased by £4m to £20m per year since 2012, the National Fraud Authority's (NFA) latest report shows.

Advisers are well placed to pick up new business driven by regulatory changes to the pension system, which could also result in a boom in estate planning specialists, according to Standard Life.

AXA Wealth International head of proposition Simon Willoughby looks at what football teaches us about tax fairness.

To celebrate Tax Freedom Day, follow these essential steps and make sure your tax arrangements are in the best possible shape.