2 h. ago Government issues update on major pension changes for anyone approaching retirement

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says proposed changes to pensions pots could boost retirement incomes by 60 per cent

Politics

3 h. ago Retirement boost for some pension savers as part of UK Government reforms

The initiative enables employers to pool multiple pension schemes into a collective fund.

Politics

22 h. ago Robert Jenrick accused of fomenting division by backing burka ban

The Tory shadow justice secretary said there was ‘a strong argument’ for a ban on the face coverings.

Politics

25 h. ago Government issues update on stamp duty reform after plans to 'scrap' tax

It was previously revealed that the Treasury is 'looking at’ new property taxes to replace stamp duty

Politics

28 h. ago People urged to check for £9,500 pension windfall in less than ten minutes

Just seven and-a-half minutes of admin time could boost your retirement income.

Economics

28 h. ago People can check for £9,500 pension windfall in less than ten minutes

Just seven and-a-half minutes of admin time could boost your retirement income.

Economics

32 h. ago Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules

Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a yearFriends and family of a British overseas territory (BOT) citizen who died after the UK refused him medical assistance have called for reform of “flawed” policies governing healthcare for the territories.Robert Baker, a 63-year-old dual citizen of Jamaica and Montserrat, died on Friday, after travelling to Jamaica to receive treatment for blackouts that was unavailable in the British overseas territory of Montserrat. Continue reading...

Events

49 h. ago Pension savers warned over 'unwanted' sweeping tax change in Budget

The Chancellor recently said she is looking at tax changes in her Autumn Statement

Events

54 h. ago Four Reform councillors suspended after footage of tense meeting leaked

Linden Kemkaran told members that KCC is a ‘shop window’ to show the country that Reform can govern well.

Politics

7 d. ago Raising pension contributions could boost financial security for retirement

The UK was graded ‘B’ in the 17th annual Mercer CFA Institute global pension index.

Economics

7 d. ago Welsh Government accused of being 'asleep at the wheel' on major reforms

The Welsh Conservatives education spokeswoman said reforms were 'fundamentally flawed'

Politics

7 d. ago Government issues update on major leasehold reform for UK households

The changes could make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to extend their leases or buy their freehold

Politics

8 d. ago Flood defence funding pledge for deprived communities in new Government approach

Government reforms aim to allow more natural flood management schemes and speed up building of defences.

Events

9 d. ago Reform UK would be ‘catastrophic’ for businesses, Welsh First Minister says

Baroness Eluned Morgan was in Port Talbot to announce a new £547 million funding pot from the UK Government to create new jobs and boost productivity.

Politics

9 d. ago Nigel Farage vows no tax cuts before public spending is curbed by a Reform government as he 'ditches election manifesto' on the economy

In its 2024 election manifesto Reform unveiled plans for its first 100 days that included cuts to stamp duty, fuel duty and energy taxes, the abolition of IHT and changes to income tax thresholds.

Politics

1 week ago California governor signs bills to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery and reform disaster response

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills to aid recovery from two deadly wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year

Events

1 week ago Nigel Farage says UK teachers are ‘poisoning our kids’ and predicts strikes as PM

Exclusive: Reform UK leader, speaking at event for private US college, also claimed the ‘Marxist left’ controls educationNigel Farage has predicted teachers would go on strike within weeks of a Reform UK government, and accused them of “poisoning our kids” by telling them that black children are victims and white children oppressors.The Reform UK leader set out his view on British schools in an event for a private US Christian college in Michigan, claiming the “Marxist left” was “now in control of our education system”. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Russell Tovey: LGBT+ community should ‘prepare ourselves’ for Reform government

Actor Tovey was speaking after being awarded Attitude magazine’s man of the year award for his charity work.

Politics

1 week ago Why Gen Z will need £3.1m in their pension pot to retire comfortably...

Currently, pension savers need £1.4m in their pot for a 'comfortable' standard of living, according to definitions from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association.

Economics

2 w. ago More pension savers keep some of their retirement pot in cash due to uncertainty

According to the JP Morgan-owned bank, Chase, some 39% of customers say they are including cash savings as part of their retirement planning.

Economics