Rebecca Tomes
-
DWP warns pensioners to be on the lookout as winter fuel payment scams jump by 153%
Pensioners are being warned to stay alert as winter fuel payment scams surge. The DWP reports a 153% rise in scam referrals,…
-
Whistleblowing research reveals chasm between employees witnessing workplace malpractice and reporting it
Despite a concerning number of employees witnessing workplace wrongdoing, many do not report it, according to new research from Safecall, the leading…
-
UK cold call hotspots: Areas most targeted by nuisance callers – Expert tips to protect your phone
Searches for “is this number a scam” surged by 100% in the UK over the past month. According to the Q4 2024 Global Call Threat…
-
5 insights into the UK job market, and when it might get better
Reports show that the number of payrolled employees fell by 142,000 between July 2024 and July 2025. With graduate opportunities also suffering, listings…
-
HMRC football crackdown continues: £90m in extra tax recovered last year, a third higher than year before
HMRC’s tax crackdown on professional football has intensified with £90m in extra tax recovered from clubs, players and agents in the last…
-
Planning to fail? Most Gen X and working Baby Boomers don’t have a formal retirement strategy
If there is truth in the saying “failing to plan is planning to fail”, new research from retirement specialist Just Group raises…
-
Britain’s huge wealth gaps mean a typical worker would need to save more than a lifetime’s worth of their earnings to become wealthy
It would now take 52 years’ worth of typical earnings – £1.3 million in total – to move from the middle to…
-
Rightmove celebrates 25 years of viral property moments
As Rightmove marks its 25th birthday, we’re celebrating the properties that stopped people mid-scroll, sparked thousands of shares, and became internet sensations. From…
-
Men more likely to release housing equity for debt repayment than women
Analysis from lifetime mortgage lender Pure Retirement has identified different customer profiles between men and women who’ve applied on a single life…
-
Festive frugality: a fifth of shoppers turn to resale sites to cut Christmas costs
Paragon Bank‘s research of over a thousand savers reveals that a fifth of shoppers are turning to resale sites to reduce the…
IFA Talk is our flagship podcast, that fits perfectly into your busy life, bringing the latest insight, analysis, news and interviews to you, wherever you are.
IFA Talk Podcast – listen to the latest episode
-
National Work Life Week: Expert shares 5 ways to achieve a better work/life balance which won’t cost a penny to implement
A leadership expert has shared his top five tips to secure a better work-life balance – and they don’t cost a penny.…
-
86% of Europeans consider their financial health a priority, according to a report by EFPA
Nine in ten Europeans see financial health as crucial, and nearly eight in ten want to improve their financial education, according to…
-
Five essential autumn home maintenance tasks to keep your insurance valid
UK homeowners are being warned to take extra care this autumn, as insurance experts shed light that these simple mistakes could lead to claims…
-
Mothers face £65,618 ‘mum tax’ over five years following birth of first child
New data from the ONS shows that having children leads to a substantial and long-lasting reduction in mothers’ earnings; five years after…
-
Celebrity splits shine light on need for financial advice during divorce
The separation of an Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning musician sparks questions for divorce and finances. While high-profile splits often dominate headlines, divorce…
-
Women start pensions earlier than men but feel less confident, new research
For most people, pensions are one of the biggest financial commitments they’ll ever make, shaping when they can afford to retire, how…
-
AI in the aisles: Over half of Brits now use ChatGPT to help with their shopping
More than half of British consumers (55%) are now using generative AI tools when shopping online, according to a new report by…
-
Instant payments to exceed $110 trillion by 2029 globally, accelerated by European regulation and FedNow impact
A new study by global tech strategists Juniper Research has found that instant payments will surpass the $100 trillion mark in 2029; up from $60 trillion…
-
Winners of CISI Financial Planning Awards 2025 revealed
The CISI announces the winners of the 2025 Financial Planning Awards, celebrating excellence across top professionals, paraplanners, firms, and future industry leaders.…
-
Steve Webb: Over 100,000 people set to be thrown off the ‘Winter Fuel Payment Rollercoaster’ next year because of frozen £35,000 threshold
The increase in the state pension and other pensions next April will take more than 100,000 people over the £35,000 cut-off point…
