Monthly Archives: May 2017

Workers may be suffering from lower pay as a result of their employers spending millions of pounds to keep their pension schemes afloat. A report by the Resolution Foundation says such employees are unfairly losing an average of £200 a … Continue reading →

The FTSE 100’s recent record-breaking run showed no sign of ending as the UK’s main share index set new intra-day and closing highs. The index climbed above the 7,500 level for the first time, closing at 7,522.03 points after nine days … Continue reading →

US GDP expanded at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter – the slowest rate since the first quarter of 2014. Should this be a worry for investors into the US economy? We have seen consumers driving most … Continue reading →

Over the coming weeks the government is expected to sell-off the last of its position in Lloyds Banking Group. Following the 2008 financial crisis, the then Labour government intervened with an unprecedented bailout where – at its peak – 43% … Continue reading →

The amount of money paid out under the pension freedoms has hit £1.6 billion mark for the second quarter in a row, as the reforms move into a period of ‘restraint’ HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published its latest set of pension … Continue reading →

Controversial plans to raise the legal fees payable after death are to be scrapped ahead of the general election. Probate fees had been due to rise from £155 or £215 to up to £20,000 for some estates in England and … Continue reading →