HMRC Takes Long-Running IHT Case To Supreme Court
Retirement savers who transfer a pension for health reasons should not be charged inheritance tax, has reached the Supreme Court. The judges will rule if
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Shell Shock Pushes London Markets Back Into The Red
Worsening economic gloom has pushed stock markets back into the red as Shell slashed dividends and British Airways threatened to close operations at London Gatwick.
Investing For Income Hit As Firms Slash Dividends
The impact of coronavirus on company cash flows has seen dividends slashed from investors seeking income. The strategy gave a reason for many to invest
The Problems Of Comparing COVID-19 Around The World
The way coronavirus deaths are counted is under comparison between countries – but does it really matter? Governments have no accepted standard in how the
Coronavirus Rescue Package Claims For Expats With Holiday lets
Expats renting out self-catering holiday lets in England should automatically qualify for business rate relief and bounce-back loans under the UK’s coronavirus financial rescue package.
Rescue Flights Bring Home Thousands Of Stranded Brits
Thousands of Brits stranded in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh due to the coronavirus will fly back to the UK on a fleet of chartered flights
Facebook Waters Down Libra Crypto In Face Of Backlash
Facebook and a host of other high-profile companies have ditched plans to introduce a global digital currency. The plan announced in June last year was
Keep Calm And Carry On To Beat The Crisis, Urge Over 60s
Britain’s over 60s are looking forward to putting their feet up and taking a break while the country is in lockdown and they must stay
Giving Savers Pension Freedoms Is Risky, Says Consumer Watchdog
Giving retirement savers the responsibility to make their own financial decisions is one of the main drivers of poor pension outcomes, says consumer watchdog the
Workplace Pension Transfers Frozen For Three Months
Retirement savers switching money out of a defined benefit pension face a three month wait to make the transfer. Regulators are worried that volatile stock
Six Pension Tips For Dealing With Volatile Markets
Unpredictable stock markets are a challenge for ordinary investors , especially if they are around retirement and plan to bolster their income by taking cash
FTSE Slumps As Coronavirus Outbreak Looks Grim
The FTSE slumped back into the red after several days of recovery on worsening news about jobs and the coronavirus crisis. The FTSE 100 was
Retirement Goal Posts Set To Move Again For Millions Of Workers
The government is about to move the retirement goal posts again to leave millions working up to two years longer before they can draw a
Baby Boomers Need To Think About Later Life Planning
The number of older people is growing as the baby boomer generation moves into retirement. The population boom that followed the Second World War is
Pensions Watchdog Warns Employers To Pay Down Deficits
A financial watchdog is warning firms not to deliberately underfund workplace pensions that could leave savers with less money than they expected on retirement. The
Government To Raid Lost Cash Billions For Charity
The government wants to give hundreds of millions of pounds locked up in lost savings and investments to charity. The money will go to good
Watchdog Warning Fails To Stem Pension Transfers
Action to stop financial firms recommending a move away from a workplace scheme does not seem to have dented the enthusiasm of companies or retirement
Investors Have Never Had It So Good
Humans have never had it so good even though the world can seem a dark and desperate place at times. Despite the challenges of climate
What Are Your Chances Of Becoming An ISA Millionaire?
Having enough money to do whatever you want is the dream for most people, but can you make this dream reality by prudent investing in
Coronavirus Triggers Global Economy Slowdown
The economic side effects of the deadly coronavirus are still rolling out – this time a steep decline in the price of oil. As much