Topic: Government

Shared Ownership

Government urged to reform shared ownership policy

Budget

Industry reacts as Autumn Budget date confirmed for late November

WASPI

WASPI’s legal challenge to compensation begins as court date confirmed

Government

Government weighs national insurance levy on rental income

Mortgages

65% of buyers said they find getting a mortgage stressful

WASPI

88% of WASPI women feel 'taken for granted' as campaign reaches tenth year

State Pension

State pension set to rise by £550+ as earnings growth outpaces inflation

Government

Government considering new property tax to replace stamp duty

State Pension

Government confirms review of state pension age

Government

Government considering lifetime gifting cap

Inheritance Tax

One in five over 65s have started cash gifting in response to IHT changes

Government

Government publishes legislation to bring pensions into inheritance tax

Arrears

Lenders urged to brace for increased borrower arrears ahead of council tax rises

State Pension

Government launches early review of state pension age

Pensions

Government revives Pensions Commission to confront 'retirement crisis'