The Government’s announcement of a hike in capital gains tax (CGT) from 18pc to 40pc has sparked a rush of property sales as sellers try to avoid the massive 22pc increase. (more…)

Britain’s older workers look set to hold the aces in 2020, says Friends Provident in its latest Visions of Britain 2020 report, conducted with the Future Foundation. (more…)

The sharp car insurance premium increases of 2009 came to an unexpected halt over the first quarter of 2010, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index. (more…)