Tax Planning

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.

IHT Planning Matters head Peter Legg talks about the current political motivation to clamp down on tax avoidance and what implications it could have for the planning of inheritance tax.

The Treasury raised an extra £1.3bn from income tax in the first month since the introduction of the 45p top rate, according to the latest figures.

David Cameron is being urged to take tougher action against UK-linked tax havens, with Oxfam suggesting Britain's credibility "is on the line" over the issue.

The Association of Christian Financial Advisers (ACFA) says extending marriage "beyond its traditional boundaries" could create confusion for pension trustees and advisers.