ONS data analysing over 50s who have left the workforce since the pandemic and not returned shows the damaging impact on chronic, long-term illness and disability on silver workers. It found that over half (51%) of 50-65 year-olds who left the workforce and have not...
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Tax spike coming for partnerships and unincorporated
Written by Natasha Ryan The long-term changes to partnership tax not only impact the way businesses plan, longer term, but also operate today. In this new era of business tax, unincorporated businesses- including sole traders and partnerships- will no longer be taxed...
Why is platform research and due diligence so important?
Advisers understand the need for platform research and due diligence. It is in the best interests of business to carry out robust, repeatable and recordable research and due diligence exercises when selecting tools to help their business. In a market experiencing...
Steve Webb responds to Guy Opperman stepping down as Pensions Minister
Written by Steve Webb, Partner at LCP "After years of a revolving door for pensions ministers, it has been good to have a period of stability under Guy Opperman. "And he has made progress in some key areas, laying the groundwork for CDC schemes to be introduced in...
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Retirees suffer ‘torpor tax’ by failing to shop around for guaranteed income
Accepting your own pension provider’s offer rather than actively seeking the best rate available to you is like being taxed extra by your...
£44k in savings needed to steer clear of the cost-of-living crisis, finds Hampshire Trust Bank
Over a quarter (28%) of respondents have not changed their spending habits during the cost-of-living crisis, thanks to substantial savings...
Nearly one in five employers offer no health & wellbeing support to prevent ill health
Research revealed today by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk industry, shows that although many employers are embracing the...
The Lettings Hub brings together industry leads to paws for thought on pets in lets
Last week The Lettings Hub brought together industry leads from across the lettings and pet sector to discuss how to support both...
Over two thirds of Equity Release Customers start with Research before Advice
Far from being a knee-jerk decision, new research from Standard Life Home Finance reveals that over two-thirds (70%) of equity release...
New study reveals the countries most curious about cryptocurrency since the crypto market crashed
New analysis reveals Nigeria as the country most interested in cryptocurrency since the market began to crash in April this year. The...
Over 1/3 of Brits left with “just enough” cash after essential spending
More than a third (37%) of people have ”just enough” money left over after paying for essentials to provide for themselves and their...
Over 1 in 10 UK households have nothing left to cut back on in the face of further energy price rises, L&G finds
According to Legal & General’s Rebuilding Britain Index, announced today, the UK’s cost of living crisis will lead to nearly 70% of...
Halifax HPI: “We may soon start to see people downsizing or selling” say experts
In this blog for IFA Magazine, a selection of mortgage and finance experts comment on the Halifax July House Price Index published this...
Average house price falls slightly – first drop in a year – Halifax HPI
Written by Russell Galley, Managing Director, Halifax Following a year of exceptionally strong growth, UK house prices fell last month for...
What are the dangers of Buy Now Pay Later schemes?
By Jess McGuigan, Wealth Planner at Kingswood The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Market has hit the targeted Millennial & Gen Z generation...
Schroders: Bank of England shows new focus on inflation
Bank of England accelerates rate hikes with 0.5% increase, but dire forecasts signal rates may not go as high as previously feared hitting...
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