HM Treasury responds to 'bank of mum and dad' tax rumours

HM Treasury responds to ‘bank of mum and dad’ tax rumours

Several reports have recently alleged that a new rumoured proposal will reduce the longstanding £3,000 annual tax-free gift allowance. As rumours of the change swirl, financial coach Benjamin Beck commented: “Family gifts can be the difference between affording a deposit, keeping up with bills, or accessing good education. The Chancellor @RachelReevesMP has commissioned the @OBR_UK to…

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'We have to act' on China, says Trump cybersecurity adviser

‘We have to act’ on China, says Trump cybersecurity adviser

US President Donald Trump’s leading adviser on cyber security said on Tuesday that China is the “most aggressive” cyber adversary faced by the US, and that Beijing is taking aim at technology infrastructure with “growing competence, sophistication and scale.” Sean Cairncross, the Trump administration’s national cyber director, was at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit in Washington…

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Top US immigration official defends new rule targeting ‘anti-American’ views in immigration benefits

CAMP SPRINGS, Maryland (AP) — A new rule allowing a U.S. immigration agency to scrutinize a person’s “anti-American” views when applying for a green card or other benefits isn’t designed to target political beliefs, but to identify support for terrorist activity, the organization’s director told The Associated Press. In a wide-ranging interview on Monday, the…

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It’s official, the iPhone 17 will be available to preorder this Friday – here’s what time and the confirmed deals

Apple has officially lifted the curtain on the iPhone 17 lineup, with preorders set to begin this Friday, September 12th. If you’re already lining up that upgrade, then you’ll find everything you need to know right here – including the various discounts that have already been confirmed by Apple and other carriers. Four models make…

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