Natwest beat analysts’ first-quarter profit expectations after market volatility and a rush to be stamp duty boosted takings. The FTSE 100 giant booked a £1.8bn pre-tax profit, surpassing the ...

The net effect of these changes means that, for example, a first-time buyer purchasing a property at £425,000 who currently pays no stamp duty will be charged £6,250 from April 1, 2025.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Post Offices in Utah say they're bracing for a rush of customers who want to buy a "Forever Stamp." The Forever stamp will cost 41 cents - but it will be good even if the ...