'No surprise' – IHT receipts rise with record year expected

Various industry commentators labelled the uptick, with the figure £100m higher than the same period the prior year, as unsurprising given nil-rate bands have remained frozen for years. "Once again, inheritance tax receipts have risen," said Aberdeen Adviser head of technical engagement Andrew Zanelli. "This comes as no surprise, as the upward trend has been evident for some time and we anticipate a sharper increase from April 2027." Evelyn Partners head of estate planning Ian Dyall noted that while the growth trend has "slowed", potentially due to slower house price growth in recent ...