The Budget decision to include pensions and pension death benefits within estates for inheritance tax (IHT) could lead to massive bureaucracy issues, and further delays for bereaved families when it comes to...
The People’s Pension has more than halved the carbon footprint of its default fund over the past 12 months. According to its latest annual TCFD report total carbon emissions within the scheme's...
Sackers has appointed four new associates - Emmijo Barwe, Susannah Hill, Will Dillon and Ciara Burke, brining the total number of lawyers to 73. Barwe is a four-year qualified associate who joins...
The Pensions Scams Industry Group (PSIG) has launched an industry-wide petition calling for a change in the way HMRC treats victims of pension and investment fraud. It is hoping to gain widespread...
More transfers will be hit by the 25 per cent overseas transfer charge (OTC) on transfers from UK registered pensions schemes to qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme (QROPS), Budget papers published today...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled plans to add billions to the NHS, including a £22.6 billion boost to the NHS's day-to-day budget and an additional £3.1 billion in capital funding over the...
The pensions industry has welcomed the decision by the Chancellor not to make changes to how much cash people can withdraw from pensions tax-free. There has been speculation prior to today’s Budget...
In her first Budget the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that pensions will be included within the value of estates for inheritance tax purposes. This change will be effective from April 2027...
The Chancellor has confirmed that the state pension will rise by 4.1 per cent to match the average earnings element of the triple lock. This means that next year’s full new state...
Scottish Widows is welcoming 24 new tech trainees at its Dundee Tech School to develop gamified products for Lloyds Banking brands, aiming to boost pension engagement. The school, which was established in...
