Retirement
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“New figures show why Chancellor will be ‘eyeing up’ pension tax relief for savings – and illustrate why changes would be challenging” – Steve Webb, LCP
Annual statistics published today by HMRC show that the net cost to the Exchequer of the income tax and National Insurance reliefs…
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Pensioners living on standard rate of new state pension set to lose up to £300, as Winter Fuel Payments abolished for those on not on benefits’ – Steve Webb, LCP
‘ The proposal to remove entitlement to Winter Fuel Payments from those not receiving certain means-tested benefits could create a ‘cliff edge’…
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Brits’ pension confidence reaches new heights following the General Election
Brits’ confidence in their retirement prospects continues to rise, according to PensionBee’s latest Pension Confidence Index. The Pension Confidence Indicator score surged to…
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Delayed retirement now likely for millions as UK pension savings gap widens – Retirement Report
More than half (54%) of UK retirees expect to work longer than they would like, on average by seven years, highlighting a worrying…
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‘Two-stage pensions review offers potential for faster implementation of pro-growth pension reforms’ – Steve Webb, LCP
With the first meeting today (Monday 22nd) of the Pensions Review promised in the Labour party manifesto, the government has revealed details…
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Surprise Pension Schemes Bill announced in King’s Speech | reaction from pensions’ experts
The measures contained in the Pension Schemes Bill announced today in the King’s Speech have already generated reaction from experts across the…
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Will pensions make it into the King’s Speech tomorrow?
King Charles will deliver the King’s Speech tomorrow, Wednesday 17 July, as part of the State Opening of Parliament. It will set…
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Nearly 3 million ex-retirees return to work
Research from Legal & General has revealed that 2.8 million UK over 50s (11% = 2,733,5601[1]) have returned to work after being…
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Demystifying Decumulation: Insights from Brooks Macdonald’s Andrew Lewis
In an insightful interview, IFA Magazine’s Senior Financial Journalist Jenny Hunter speaks to Brooks Macdonald Senior Investment Director Andrew Lewis about his…
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Scottish Widows finds salary sacrifice could boost pensions savings by £463 a year
Workers could retire a year early by taking advantage of a benefit offered to anyone with a workplace pension, according to fresh…
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