3 w. ago UK pensions overhaul looms as minister warns of slump in retirement income

Torsten Bell says government will ‘complete the job’ of Blair-era reforms

Events

3 w. ago Japan’s PM accepts ‘harsh’ election result as loss of upper house predicted

Ballot heaps pressure on Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government after it lost control of lower house in October Japan’s shaky ruling coalition is likely to lose control of the upper house, exit polls showed after Sunday’s election, potentially heralding political turmoil as a tariff deadline with the US looms.While the ballot does not directly determine whether prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government falls, it heaps pressure on the embattled leader, who also lost control of the more powerful lower house in October. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Retirement expert issues warning to people paying basic rate of income tax

Workplace pensions will form the backbone of income for workers in retirement.

Events

4 w. ago Lifetime ISA vs personal pension: Which is better for higher retirement income?

It’s never too early to start putting your money to work for the future - but which product would serve you best?

Politics

4 w. ago Quarter of women have ‘never heard of’ crucial retirement income method

UK women are being ‘left behind’ in the retirement industry and will end up paying the price out of their pension pot if they don’t take action, experts warn

Politics

4 w. ago People need an annual income of £44,000 in retirement for comfortable lifestyle

Workplace pensions could give people a better chance of the kind of lifestyle they want in retirement.

Economics