Laura Miller

Inside a Budget: ex-Treasury minister reveals the chess game behind your tax rises In an exclusive interview with MoneyWeek former government insider David Gauke says chancellor Rachel Reeves will ‘need to show the richest are making a big contribution’ in the upcoming Autumn Budget

One man familiar with the horse trading that goes on ahead of a #Budget is David Gauke, a former chief secretary to the Treasury (2016-17), the second highest position in the department after the chancellor.

He spoke to me exclusively for @moneyweek.com.web.brid.gy

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‘We face a £6m inheritance tax bill under Reeves's changes – it's sheer terror for our family business’ Rachel Reeves's new inheritance tax rules risk breaking up a third generation business, a family has warned.

My exclusive interview for @moneyweek.com.web.brid.gy on the devastating impact on one family firm of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s changes to #interitancetax

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UK-US trade deal announced: US cuts tariffs on UK car imports to 10% Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have announced a UK-US trade deal, but the US president has refused to lift baseline tariffs on most UK goods. What does it mean for the UK?

Back doing some snap reporting, on the US-UK trade deal (the UK won some concessions but not many)

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ISAs and investment trusts explained With this year’s ISA deadline approaching, explore ISA, SIPP and JISA basics with Janus Henderson Investment Trusts…

With the deadline approaching to make last deposits into your ISA by 5 April, here's a little guide I wrote for Janus Henderson about investing your ISA in investment trusts

Want to explore financial educational content for your website? Get in touch

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Navigating the Neobank Opportunity: A Strategic Guide for Traditional Banks - Natech Neobanks are reshaping the banking landscape. This whitepaper explores the driving forces behind their rise and how traditional banks can adapt, modernize, and innovate to stay competitive.

I wrote a whitepaper about neobanking. Maybe I could write one about your sector? Get in touch thatlaurawrites@gmail.com

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How to spot an investment scam| Saga Money Don't let fraudsters get your savings. Find out how to protect yourself from scams that promise big returns but are really just targeting your money.

More than £612m was lost to investment fraud in the UK in 2023, according to the City of London Police. Average loss per victim was £25,000. One victim lost a huge £11.9m

Here are the signs everyone should know to avoid getting stung

My latest for Saga Money

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Will I have to pay tax on my State Pension? More people than ever are likely to be drawn into paying tax on their pension. Find out who's affected and what you can do about it.

There's been an increase of more than two-thirds in the number of over-65s paying UK income tax since 2010. Whilst most of those will have other income, even those who only get the State Pension are more likely to pay income tax in years to come.

Me for Saga Money

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Five ways you can earn easy money without getting up off the sofa NEED to pay off a big Christmas credit card bill or just want a bit of extra cash in 2025? It may be simpler than you think. Here, Laura Miller explains how “passive income” works and suggests five…

My latest -- From renting your drive to Airbnb hosting, five ways you can earn easy money without getting off the sofa

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Motor finance scandal: What is it and how to claim? More consumers who bought their motor vehicle using car finance could be entitled to complain about commissions they paid – with the potential for

More consumers who bought their motor vehicle using car finance could be entitled to complain about commissions they paid – with the potential for compensation – in a move that may affect thousands of drivers.

Me for @goodmoneyguide.com

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