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Probate delays forcing charities to sell assets and cut services, warns Rathbones

New research by Rathbones reveals that 87% of UK charities are being negatively impacted by ongoing probate delays, forcing many to sell property, reduce staff, or scale back essential services.

12/11/2025

Featured·Legal·News

SMEs cut costs and freeze hiring ahead of Budget – Rathbones

40% of SMEs have made or considered changes ahead of the Budget, with 32% already cutting costs or restructuring and 31% delaying hiring.

03/11/2025

Business·Featured·News·Politics·Recruitment & HR

Pension tax relief cuts risk £50bn drop in retirement savings – Rathbones

The group found pension inflows in the UK could drop by more than £50bn over five years if relief is cut from 40% to 25%.

30/10/2025

News·Pensions & Retirement

Early pension lump sum withdrawals rise as potential tax changes spark regrets – Rathbones

The firm’s research found a surge in lump sum withdrawals as speculation increased that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may cut the 25% tax-free allowance.

01/10/2025

News·Pensions & Retirement

Gen Z may need over £3m for a comfortable retirement, Rathbones warns

Based on Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) standards for a “comfortable” lifestyle, Rathbones calculated that a single 25-year-old would need £3.1m by age 65 to fund 25 years of retirement.

29/09/2025

Featured·News·Pensions & Retirement

Early 50s workers face losing nearly £18,000 if state pension age rises sooner – Rathbones

If the change is brought forward so people have to wait until 68 between 2039 and 2041, workers aged 51, 52 and 53 could lose a year’s worth of state pension.

28/07/2025

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

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Rathbones

Probate delays forcing charities to sell assets and cut services, warns Rathbones

SMEs cut costs and freeze hiring ahead of Budget – Rathbones

Pension tax relief cuts risk £50bn drop in retirement savings – Rathbones

Early pension lump sum withdrawals rise as potential tax changes spark regrets – Rathbones

Gen Z may need over £3m for a comfortable retirement, Rathbones warns

Early 50s workers face losing nearly £18,000 if state pension age rises sooner – Rathbones

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