Economy
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Aegon – Latest inflation figures ‘turn the heat up’ on State Pension Triple Lock
With the latest news on inflation figures making headlines, Aegon states that State Pension is on track for inflation-busting, second-largest ever Triple…
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Industry experts react to ONS CPI data
Today the ONS revealed that the UK’s CPI rose slightly by 0.5% in September 2023 and in response industry experts have shared their reaction…
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State pension set to rise by 8.5% in 2024 as September inflation comes in at 6.7%
Tom Selby, head of retirement policy at AJ Bell, comments: “Provided the government sticks to its state pension triple-lock promise, today’s CPI…
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“ONS confirms 8.5% pension increase challenge for Chancellor” – Steve Webb
ONS today published its latest estimates of the growth in average earnings between May-July this year and the same period a year…
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Pay outstrips inflation but vacancy rate falls again
Danni Hewson, AJ Bell head of financial analysis, comments on the latest pay growth and vacancy numbers: “A delay in publishing unemployment and inactivity…
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Autumn Statement 2023: AJ Bell sets out five key priorities to support savers and investors
AJ Bell has set out five key personal finance priorities for the Chancellor ahead of next month’s Autumn Statement. In its Autumn Statement…
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GDP growth: The UK cities set to achieve the largest GDP growth by 2030
Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that the UK’s economy has grown by 1.8% since the pandemic started.…
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Will the UK avoid recession? Latest GDP data provokes reaction from finance industry
Data released this morning from the ONS has revealed that the UK managed to deliver 0.2% growth in GDP for the month…
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Propping up the economy with pensions? How to safeguard savings
Written by Heledd Wyn, private client partner, at law firm Shakespeare Martineau With reports suggesting that the Government is investigating whether it can boost the economy…
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Aegon responds as The Chancellor announces that National Living Wage will increase to at least £11 an hour from 1 April 2024
Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon has responed to the news of The Chancellor’s announcement that the National Living Wage will…
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