Three Pension Changes Urged on Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham faces calls to scrap stamp duty, reintroduce corporation tax relief, and offer retail investor options for pension schemes, rather than imposing new tax relief conditions.

UK House Prices Up 0.2% in June, North Leads Growth

UK house prices rose 0.2% in June to £299,330, reversing May's decline, as mortgage rates eased. Southern England saw annual falls while northern regions drove growth, with North East prices up 2.8%.

Nationwide Mortgage Rate Cuts Up to 0.19% from Tuesday

Nationwide has announced rate cuts of up to 0.19 percentage points on fixed-rate mortgages and up to 0.12 points on tracker products, effective from Tuesday 7 July, benefiting first-time buyers, home movers, and switchers.

Ranger Buys CIA and AKD, Now 25 Brands

Ranger Fire and Security, backed by Inflexion, acquires CIA Fire and Security (Gloucestershire) and AKD Fire and Security (Cumbria), expanding to 25 brands with over 500 employees.

Reeves Cuts HGV Tax to £1 Before Exit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a £1 Vehicle Excise Duty for 680,000 HGV drivers from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, saving up to £912 per vehicle.

Baby Rocker Hits One Million Sales

Rockit, a baby pushchair rocker invented by Bristol entrepreneurs in a shed, has sold one million units and is sold in John Lewis and globally.

Rachel Reeves Confirms 22% Tax on ISA Interest

Rachel Reeves confirms a 22% tax on interest from stocks and shares ISAs as part of reforms before leaving office. The tax-free limit for under-65s is cut to £12,000 from April 2027.

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