AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPensions & Inheritance Tax: Families face a potential “tax trap” from April 2027 as unspent pension pots may count toward estates for inheritance tax, with one analysis warning hits could reach eye-watering levels (even up to 91% of inherited pensions). Consumer Finance: HMRC is sending P800 letters after record reviews, with some workers potentially owed hundreds of pounds due to historic tax-credit award errors. Banking & Fraud: Barclays issued a warning over a scam targeting customers, while drivers are also being warned about RingGo phishing texts that can drain accounts. Energy & Climate Costs: A UK study suggests rooftop solar could have reduced London heat deaths during the 2018 heat event, and drought is already cutting yields and raising food security fears. Health & Waste: England’s wasted medicines could fill 75 swimming pools a year, costing the NHS hundreds of millions. Fintech/Markets: Uber shares jumped after Q2 results beat expectations, though guidance missed. Policy & Regulation: The UK’s digital ID push remains a live issue as the government weighs how long it can delay common identity infrastructure.
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