Buy-to-let purchases fall 40% in 3 years

More landlords in the Midlands are growing their portfolio.

Most workers favour flexible retirement

264,000 people take up pension freedoms in Q2 2018.

Inheritance tax receipts rise to £5.2bn

Receipts have increased 10% a year since 2009.

Stamp duty break saves first-time buyers £284m

Around 121,500 buyers benefitted from the tax break.

MPs call for end to Lifetime ISA

Treasury committee criticises “complex” savings product.