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A number of changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) were announced as part of the Budget measures. We have covered each of the main measures below. It should be noted that these changes are not coming into effect until April 2026 at the earliest.
IHT
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In the Budget it was announced that the rates of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) are to be increased with immediate effect. The main rates of CGT that apply to assets other than residential property and carried interest will increase from 10% to 18% (for
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As had been widely predicted, the Chancellor announced increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by employers. The main rate of secondary Class 1 NICs will increase by 1.2% to 15% (from 13.8%) effective from 6
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves announced significant increases to the Minimum Wage rates on the eve of the Budget. The Chancellor confirmed that the government has accepted in full the proposals of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) for
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