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Inheritance tax (IHT)FSA Retail Distribution ReviewWomen's pensionsHBOS and RBS rights issue

INHERITANCE TAX (IHT)

HMRC - Inheritance TaxHMRC - Inheritance Tax: Customer Guide HMRC Transferable nil rate bands - Frequently asked questionsHMRC Rates and Allowances: Inheritance TaxDirectgov - Inheritance tax, estates and trusts

FSA RETAIL DISTRIBUTION REVIEW

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) FSA: Retail Distribution Review - Interim ReportBritish Bankers' Association (BBA): FSA proposals could be costly for customersAssociation of British Insurers (ABI): Reform of financial advice must put customers firstAIFA press release: AIFA Praises RDR Interim ReportFinancial Services Consumer Panel: Consumer Panel welcomes progress on FSA Retail Distribution ReviewFSA: Getting financial adviceFSA: Firm and person checkFind an independent financial adviserFinancial Ombudsman Service

WOMEN'S PENSIONS

Helplines

The Pension Service: 0845 606 0265 or for Welsh speaking customers: 0845 60 60 275 (Mon to Fri 8am - 8pm)

The Pensions Advisory Service helpline: 0845 6012923 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

HMRC National Insurance Deficiency Helpline: 0845 915 5996 (Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday 8am - 4pm)

HMRC General National Insurance Enquiries for individuals: 0845 302 1479 (Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm)

DWP helpline to request hard copies of factsheets (recording service): 0845 602 1785

Links

The Pension ServiceThe Pension Service factsheet: Voluntary National Insurance contributions for years 1996 to 2002The Pension Service: The state pensionThe Pensions Advisory ServiceThe Pensions Advisory Service: state pensionsDWP: Pensions and RetirementDirectgov: State Pension Directgov: National Insurance HMRC: National InsuranceHMRC: Leaflet and form for paying voluntary National Insurance contributions HMRC: Class 3 National Insurance contributions (Voluntary contributions)HMRC: National Insurance contributions helplines and orderlinesCitizens Advice Bureau guide: NICs and benefits

HBOS and RBS rights issue

HBOSHBOS press release: HBOS plc Rights Issue - announcementRoyal Bank of ScotlandRoyal Bank of Scotland: Investor relationsFSA Money made clear: SharesUKSA (United Kingdom Shareholders' Association)