Chancellor closes two inheritance tax loopholes

Chancellor closes two inheritance tax loopholes
The inheritance tax (IHT) nil rate band is to be held at 325,000 in 2010, while the elimination of two loopholes in IHT rules may result in closer scrutiny of funds that are transferred into trusts used for IHT purposes.

Banks withdraw fixed rate saving deals
Banks and building societies are withdrawing many of their best savings deals, with fixed-rate products disappearing the fastest.