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Tens of thousands of older Britons are raiding their pension pots in a bid to pass wealth on to loved ones before a major tax shake-up takes effect.The surge comes as retirees brace for changes announced in the Autumn Budget of October 2024, which will bring unused private pension savings within the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027.Britons aged 75 and over pulled £1.4billion in lump sums from private pensions in the most recent year of available data, according to new figures from Lubbock Fine Wealth Management.That represents a 35 per cent jump compared with the £1billion withdrawn in…

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Richard Hammond opens up about new relationship following split from wife of 23 years: ‘The best thing’`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Some motorists could lose out on compensation from the car finance compensation scheme after a lender collapsed, drawing criticism from a leading MP.Around 12.1 million car finance agreements are believed to be eligible for compensation through the Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme.The average redress per agreement could see drivers receive £829, with the whole scheme expected to cost £9.1billion, although some drivers may now lose out on compensation.Blue Motor Finance collapsed into administration earlier this year with a £50million bill for redress claims relating to the mis-selling scandal, The Telegraph reported.Since then, it was acquired by Hodge Bank, although the…

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Tap the questions below How many people cross the English Channel in small boats? Between 1 January and 6 September 2026, a total of 17,138 people crossed the English Channel by small boat from France. This was down by 43% on the same period the previous year. These crossings have become the most common way for people to be detected entering the UK illegally since 2020. Nearly all those who arrive by small boat claim asylum. Under international law, this means they are allowed to stay in the country while their asylum application is considered. Small boat arrivals made up…

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Voters might face a familiar dilemma.Rodri appears Kane’s strongest rival. The former Ballon d’Or winner was arguably Spain’s standout performer throughout the tournament, collecting the Golden Ball after helping his country secure a second World Cup title.Lamine Yamal also added a World Cup winner’s medal to a season in which he helped Barcelona reclaim La Liga, although it was teenage team-mate Pau Cubarsi who claimed the Fifa Young Player Award after a series of outstanding performances.Mbappe and Messi are also expected to feature prominently. Mbappe finished as the World Cup’s top scorer with 10 goals, while also claiming the Champions…

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Metropolitan Police issues controversial guidance to officers about ‘inappropriate’ language`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Suella Braverman declares ‘solidarity’ with Portsmouth locals over migrant crisis: ‘This has to be a turning point!’`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Savings warning: Britons losing BILLIONS of pounds by ‘hoarding’ cash in low-interest accounts`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Sherrie Hewson shares true feelings on ITV Loose Women 10 years after leaving: ‘You can’t say that’`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Lidl UK: New autumn home range hits Lidl stores this week — with limited-edition decorations from £2.99`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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