Pension uncertainty turns spotlight on capital drawdown – Key Later Life Finance
The firm urged savers and advisers to embrace the broader philosophy of capital drawdown, focusing on all assets and particularly property wealth.
‘Lost’ pots could mean £13,303 in unclaimed pensions for Brits – Moneyfarm
New research from Moneyfarm has found that 29% of the nation have no idea how many pension pots they have.
Budget could act as major disincentive to SME investment – Saltus
Saltus suggested that an increase in CGT could not only disincentivise entrepreneurs, but also deter potential investors.
Strikes to impact Nissan, BMW, JLR, Aston Martin and INEOS
Around 200 workers on various grades, represented by Unite, will strike action later this month over pay rates.
Standard Life urges action to prevent poor retirement outcomes
Though there is a market for financial advice, the firm argued that it currently serves only a wealthy subset of the population.
Unite local government staff to continue pay disputes
Where members have voted for industrial action, the union will proceed with strikes on a council-by-council basis.
Employment Rights Bill gets green light from MPs
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the second reading of the bill as “a lifelong, proud trade union member.”
High individual wellbeing could boost UK productivity by £34bn, research finds
Where low individual wellbeing and commitment are factors, productivity loss per employee was calculated at £10,500 per year.
Research reveals mixed feelings on personal finance ahead of Budget
26% are feeling hopeful and optimistic while 70% admit to feeling worried or anxious about what the Government might announce.
Women and non-binary people feel the need to hide ADHD in the workplace -Takeda
96% of people surveyed living with ADHD in the UK said they were reluctant to bring up their diagnosis in the workplace.
GMB workers accept local government pay deal
GMB has written to the Local Government Association to confirm acceptance of the deal, which represents a rise of almost 10%.
Worker Protection Act to bring in new obligations for employers to eliminate harrassment
The Worker Protection Act comes into effect on 26th October, introducing new preventative steps to eliminate workplace sexual harassment.
