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What the Autumn Budget could mean for pensions
As the Government attempts to balance the books in the upcoming Autumn Budget on November 26 and tackle the 30–50 billio…
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Gap between dream retirement age vs. expectation widens to 5 years: hopes of retiring at 62 fade as expectation shifts to 67
The Retirement Expectation Gap – the gap between when Brits want to retire and when they actually think they will be abl…
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules challenge: Three scenarios we could see in the Autumn Budget
Despite efforts to restore credibility, the UK’s fiscal framework is struggling to convince markets. With growth slowing…
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How Aviva’s new guaranteed fixed term income plan reflects modern retirement needs
In the following analysis, Claire Reed, Director of Individual Annuities at Aviva, explores how the insurer’s new Guaran…
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The case for smarter mortgage advice | M&PI 21 | October 2025
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Turning a new leaf in mortgage and property insight As autumn makes its arrival and the leaves begin to turn, this month…
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YouGov poll ahead of November Budget shows over half of the British public want complete abolition of IHT
A YouGov poll commissioned by law firm Kingsley Napley shows 54% – over half of the British public – now want a complete…
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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 oppor…
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Podcast #143: How advisers can help clients avoid a retirement income shortfall with Gill Millen, Managing Director at Bowmore Financial Planning
This week on IFA Talk, Matt Williams and Jenny Hunter are joined by Gill Millen, Managing Director at Bowmore Financial…
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Analysis reveals record-breaking private markets funds set for 70% growth by 2030
Global value of private assets held in funds has increased 9.6% this year to an all-time high of $14.05 trillion. Ocoria…
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World Mental Health Day | Empower employees to take responsibility for their own mental health, says Towergate
As we focus on the importance of mental health as part of today’s World Mental Health Day, one of the factors involved c…
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