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The UK has officially launched Isambard-AI , the nation's most powerful artificial intelligence supercomputer, representing a £225 million investment in cutting-edge technology that promises to transform healthcare, accelerate scientific research, and deliver significant value for taxpayers. But what does this massive public investment actually mean for ordinary UK taxpayers, and how will they benefit from this technological leap forward? Understanding the Investment Scale 💰 The £225 million Isambard-AI facility, developed by the University of Bristol in close partnership with HPE and NVIDIA, is able to process in one second what it would take the entire global population 80 years to achieve. Located at the National Composites Centre in Bristol, this supercomputer ranks as the 11th fastest globally and 6th fastest in Europe , while being the 4th greenest in the world . This investment forms part of a broader £300 million package to create the UK's AI Research Resource (AIR...

The UK inheritance tax landscape has shifted dramatically, with HMRC opening 3,961 investigations in 2024-25, up from 2,807 the previous year – a staggering 41% increase. This surge represents more than just numbers; it signals a fundamental change in how HMRC approaches inheritance tax compliance, affecting thousands of grieving families across the nation. Bottom Line Up Front: Inheritance tax investigations have reached unprecedented levels, driven by frozen tax thresholds, enhanced HMRC detection methods, and upcoming pension reforms. Families must prioritise accurate record-keeping and consider professional guidance to navigate this evolving compliance landscape. Why Are IHT Investigations Skyrocketing? 🔍 The dramatic increase in investigations stems from several converging factors that have created a perfect storm for inheritance tax scrutiny. Frozen Thresholds Creating More Taxable Estates The nil-rate band has been fixed at £325,000 since 2009/10 and will continue to be fixed ...