Not much sympathy from Phil H (the other one) for doctors with unexpected and often huge pension tax bills. His solution is to tinker around with the NHS Pension Scheme. Not I would guess, to make it in any way better; more likely he’ll cap doctors’ benefits, reduce their pensions and therefore the tax they have to pay. As always, our Lords and Masters giveth with one hand…
“IHT to be ‘battleground policy’ in general election as receipts continue to grow”
Just when you thought Inheritance Tax was to become yesterday’s news, it’s back as, apparently and potentially, a ‘battleground policy’ as the election looms.