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One of the big talking points of the last budget was inheritance tax – and rumours abound of further tweaks at next month’s set piece by the chancellor.So what are the current rules?First up, for those who don’t know, inheritance tax is a tax on someone’s “estate” when they die – ie, a tax on any money, possessions or property left behind.It’s often called “the most hated tax” in the UK – but only around 4% of estates are actually affected by it, meaning most of us will never end up paying it at all.When do you have to pay…

In this episode of Inside Residential Property, host Liam Garman and Rethink Residential’s James Thompson unpack the real story of 26-year-old engineer Charlie, who turned a $25,000 deposit and a spreadsheet into a property portfolio now worth over $2 million. Charlie shares how he bought his first investment property in Wagga Wagga at just 21, before rapidly expanding into the Central Coast and Hunter Valley. Working multiple jobs through university, Charlie saved aggressively, researched regional markets, and identified cash-flow-positive opportunities that set the foundation for long-term wealth. James dissects Charlie’s three-property playbook, highlighting the balance between capital growth and yield,…

Microsoft’s stock has been one of the most reliable in tech. Investors have stayed happy with the company’s margins and its reinvestment levels back into its cloud business, closely watching Azure’s performance as a key indicator of growth and sustained strength.Wednesday, Microsoft shares slipped about 3% afterhours as the tech giant said it is seeing more demand for its cloud computing and AI services than it can keep up with, a challenge that is supercharging the company’s income.Some investors have cautioned that the tech industry’s enormous spending on AI infrastructure is creating a bubble. Many deals surround one company: OpenAI,…

You’re reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. For decades, gold has commanded the spotlight as it is often viewed as a traditional store of value during periods of economic uncertainty. Yet as global markets shift toward renewable energy, electric vehicles, and technological innovation, a new generation of precious metals is quietly taking center stage. Silver, palladium, and platinum are no longer the side notes in investment portfolios — they are rapidly emerging as strategic instruments of the future.Few understand this better than Alex Chiniborch, the Dubai-based financial expert and founder of Alluca Group, a multifaceted company…

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailImagine waking up to find your living room underwater for the second time in five years. You try to claim insurance, only to be told your property is now uninsurable. Premiums have tripled. Your mortgage lender is concerned. And your biggest asset, your home, is rapidly losing value.This isn’t just a personal disaster. It’s a warning sign of a much broader crisis.The risks associated with climate change are breaking the insurance industry. In…

After witnessing a few sessions of volatility, both gold and silver prices are once again shining bright in the bullion market intraday. Both the precious metals are showing upward movement on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as investors appear to regain confidence in safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties.Gold prices extend gains intradayOn the MCX, gold is currently trading at Rs 1,21,550 per 10 grams with a gain of 1.49 per cent. The gold prices have been rising since this morning around 9:03 a.m., the yellow metal was running around Rs 1,19,936, and then took a small surge in the afternoon.…

Nigerian students under the aegis of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise local refining. The students also want the President to allocate 100 percent of the nation’s crude oil supply to the local refineries to enable full-scale production and self-sufficiency in fuel supply. The students armed with various placards and banners, made the call during a peaceful rally on Wednesday, in Nigeria at the Unity Fountain. The students, who were scheduled to march to the National Assembly were, however, stopped by security agents who blocked all access roads. Addressing newsmen,…

Anuvu, a provider of inflight entertainment and inflight connectivity solutions for mobility markets, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Platinum Equity. The acquisition was originally announced in August 2025, and the financial terms have not been disclosed. Anuvu operates two primary divisions. The Media Technology Services division licences, distributes, localices, and delivers entertainment content for the aviation, maritime and non-theatrical end markets, with a catalogue of more than 400,000 titles. The Connectivity division provides telecommunications equipment, broadband satellite internet access, passenger management services, and analytics solutions to airline customers. “I am incredibly proud of what Anuvu has accomplished…

Amy Gray and her dog Reggie were making their way across the A8 Greenock Road in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde in Scotland when they were both struck by a Land Rover SportAmy Gray, 42, from Port Glasgow, was killed alongside her dog Reggie when they were struck by car while crossing the road(Image: PA)A woman and her dog have died after they were hit by a vehicle while crossing a road on Wednesday morning.Amy Gray and her dog Reggie were making their way across the A8 Greenock Road in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde in Scotland when the tragic incident happened.The 42-year-old and…

Fiserv’s shares plummeted nearly 42 per cent on Wednesday and were set for a record single-day drop after the payments software company reported results below estimates and cut its growth forecast for the second consecutive quarter, with analysts calling the earnings “shockingly bad”.The disappointing earnings highlight growing pressure on the fintech’s core payments and merchant business, which has struggled to maintain momentum amid fierce competition and a slowdown in consumer spending.”To be frank, we are struggling to recall a miss and guide down to this degree in any of the sub-sectors we have covered during our time on the street,”…