Two views of the State pension
August 13, 2025
The future of triple lock increases for the State pension has been called into question by two well-respected groups of economists. Triple lock increases to
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The future of triple lock increases for the State pension has been called into question by two well-respected groups of economists. Triple lock increases to
It is once more time to turn from sunny thoughts of summer holidays to dark contemplation of the Autumn Budget. In July 2024, Rachel Reeves
New research from HMRC shows company cars are becoming more common – and greener. Source: HMRC Recent statistics issued by HMRC show that company car
With changes to Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) expected in the Autumn Budget, one existing variant has been heavily criticised by the Treasury Select Committee. The
In late May, HMRC published a report – based on data collected in summer 2023 and dated January 2024 – that had been held back
The Winter Fuel Payment will be returning for most pensioners in England and Wales this winter. Two days before her important Spending Review announcement, Chancellor
The Law Commission has made a variety of proposals to reform the law governing wills in England and Wales. What were you doing in 1837?
A new pensions bill has been introduced, which could affect your existing pensions. Pension legislation is almost a staple of parliamentary business. If it is
New research suggests some retirement costs have fallen, but there is a twist… How much net income do you need each year for a minimum,
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New research has highlighted the groups on track for a retirement of scrimping. Several investment institutions publish annual reports on the state of the retirement
In June, HMRC begins sending out simple assessments. They will come as a surprise to many recipients. From June 2025, HMRC will begin to issue simple
The first Friday of May was a busy news day. The ideal day to make an announcement that you might prefer to be overlooked –
The Government is taking an increasing interest in where pension funds are investing – or not investing. As March’s Spring Statement underlined, Government finances are
The April inflation figure was outside the Bank of England’s target range. Source: Office for National Statistics The Bank of England’s annual inflation target, set
A new word was added to investors’ vocabulary in April. “Well, I thought that people were jumping a little bit out of line. They were
Research has shown the lack of awareness about the next change to the State Pension Age (SPA). Changes to SPA have proved fertile grounds for
Taxpayers relying on HMRC to sort out the tax due on interest are given a warning. As had often been noted over the last few
In 1975, the Chancellor’s Budget dared to go where no successor has dared since. 1975 was a memorable year in UK politics. In February 1975,
2025 introduces a technical change to company car tax, which could alter your next choice of car. In recent years, the tax rules for company