62 h. ago 'Millionaire mandarins' revealed: the senior civil servants with as much as £2.5 MILLION to look forward to in taxpayer

Britain's top civil servants are in line for taxpayer-funded pension pots worth an average £1.3million, as private sector workers trying to save for retirement face a tax raid in the Budget.

Economics

5 d. ago Former local election candidate in Stockport murdered his ex

Martin Suter - a former Green Party member in Stockport - has been jailed for life

Politics

7 d. ago What Google boss Sundar Pichai's warning about AI stock market bubble could mean for your pension

Exposure of pension funds to AI-related stocks is cause for concern

Events

1 week ago Pension funds reject UK Plc proposal to get savers into local stocks

Pension funds reject UK Plc proposal to get savers into local stocks  Reuters

Economics

2 w. ago Brunaupark review – housing estate dwellers vs property developers in rousing but unequal battle

This heartfelt film bears witness to a defiant community, forms a vital piece of oral history and shows the resilience of those determined to stay onIn many cities across Europe, there is a familiar sight of longstanding housing estates being gutted to make way for more expensive builds. Felix Hergert and Dominik Zietlow’s heartfelt film focuses on one such complex, the vibrant Brunaupark in Zurich. Consisting of five residential tenements, the area is home to more than 400 tenants, who have created a close-knit multicultural community over the decades. Credit Suisse, whose pension fund owns the building, has other ideas. The people of Brunaupark are served with notices as proposals for partial demolition and new construction get under way.Going from door to door, this documentary forms a vital piece of oral history, bearing witness to the defiance and resilience of those determined to stay. Each story is filled with colourful memories: one restaurant owner, who has been forced to g...

Events

2 w. ago Welsh pension fund under fresh pressure to ditch investments linked to Gaza conflict

'We have a duty to ensure that our public funds are not used to perpetuate war crimes or human suffering'

Economics

3 w. ago Soy, oat, almond, rice: which alternative milk is healthiest?

The best choice depends on your needs and preferences, say experts – here’s how to pick the one for your lifestyleThe dairy aisle might need a new name, given the diversity of products on offer. Dana Ellis Hunnes, a senior clinical dietitian at UCLA Health, says her local grocery store often stocks more non-dairy milk options than dairy ones. She’s tried various options, including a brief phase with coconut milk (“It was too creamy and too watery at the same time”). Now, she enjoys oat milk, which adds the right amount of creaminess to her coffee.The best choice depends on individual needs and preferences, says Hunnes. One person might want to add more protein to their diet, while another might be looking to increase their calcium intake. Flavor and mouthfeel are also important considerations. Continue reading...

Politics