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Spray foam removal trade body to launch membership scheme to help stop unscrupulous practices

Today

The spray foam removal market is unregulated, often leaving homeowners vulnerable to unscrupulous traders.

Andy Burnham should not target the old for tax, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

Today

One of Labour's favourite think-tanks, the IPPR, has put out a paper arguing the tax system is 'slanted towards the interests of older Britons'.

Home buyers pay a £66,500 premium to live in a national park... here are the cheapest (and most expensive)

Today

Homes located within a national park are typically 24% more expensive than similar properties in other locations, Nationwide said.

France flirting with recession after new figures showed growth ground to a halt in the second quarter

Today

Official figures revised down the performance of the economy - Europe's second biggest - which was previously estimated to have grown by 0.2%.

My girlfriend's dad won't put her on the house deeds even though she inherited half from her mum - will this mean a bigger IHT bill?

Today

She has not put her name on the deeds yet, as her father said wait till he dies then she will be able to change the whole thing at once.

Festival-goers fuel up on fresh fruit and vitamin juices over beer and hot dogs amid Gen Z health craze boom

Today

Wellness-minded Brits do not want to let healthy habits slip even during music festivals, according to the Co-op.

Why has Capita made my 81-year-old mum wait nine months for her widow's pension: STEVE WEBB replies

Today

Months after his death my mum has had no correspondence from Capita with regards to her spouse's pension although they returned the death certificate in December.

VAT is a problem and Britain's hospitality businesses are paying the price, warns top chef Tom Kerridge

Today

The plea from Kerridge comes as the temporary VAT cut from 20% to 5% for children's meals in restaurants and tickets to family attractions ends.

How car makers are making parking easier for you: From tank-turning EVs to automated airport valets

Today

A third of drivers feel anxious or even downright scared about parking, according to the latest study. Here's five systems car makers have already introduced that makes parking much easier.

New income tax 'waiver' set to exclude anyone who delayed taking their state pension

Today

The Government plans to let older people off paying income tax if their 'only income is the full new or basic state pension without any increments' - but details are still pending.

The six secret stocks that could supercharge your portfolio: With hundreds of options available, it can be difficult to pick out the best investments. These are our picks of smaller firms that should give you top returns

Yesterday

With hundreds of options available, it can be hard to pick out the best investments, especially among smaller, lesser-known firms.

So many missed the tax report quietly published by a Left-wing think-tank. It gives us a terrifying hint of Labour's upcoming Budget. I am spitting with rage: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Yesterday

I was spitting blood after after I read the latest research issued by the Left-wing (and Labour-loving) Institute for Public Policy Research titled 'Taxing Times'.

The little-known inheritance tax trap that lies in wait for 14 years then snares you with a huge bill ...and the steps you can take to mitigate it

Yesterday

A race is under way to hand cash and other assets to younger generations ahead of a new inheritance tax levy on unspent pensions.

Experts raise alarm over fresh mansion tax raid ahead of Healey's Budget

Yesterday

Property insiders said, given the complexity and expense of a wholesale council tax revaluation, the Chancellor may be considering lowering the mansion tax threshold to £1.5m.

Volvo electric vehicles can now warn other cars about animals in the road

Yesterday

Drivers of some of Volvo's newest electric cars will now be alerted by other such Volvo cars to animal hazards. The EX60, EX90 and ES90 will all receive the new Large Animal Alert software.

Mark Carney cosies up to Britain after US tariff tirade

Yesterday

Sources familiar with the situation told The Mail on Sunday that Mark Carney's government was warming to a 'CANZUK' alliance.

Savers are still pouring millions into risky unregulated 'loan note' schemes despite watchdog's warning

Yesterday

This month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) told savers to beware of loan notes, often known as mini-bonds, sold by unregulated advisers.

Canadians deserve our support as Trump tries to damage their country's economy, says HAMISH MCRAE

Yesterday

Forget this silly business of Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario Lake America. That's just petulance.

Celebrity pyjama brand Stripe and Stare sizes up London float

Yesterday

Nicola Piercy, co-founder of Stripe and Stare, told The Mail on Sunday that she is considering listing in the City.

Investors must back Britain... or lose their tax breaks, says James Ashton

Yesterday

James Ashton, champion of the UK's small stock market companies, has a message for Andy Burnham and his Chancellor John Healey: we need to start investing in ourselves.

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