“Jab by jab this life-saving programme, unparalleled in our history, is getting us back to the things we love” Good news came over the weekend as a significant vaccination milestone was surpassed. Tipping over the marker, after over 700,000 jabs were administered on Saturday alone, the UK has now delivered over 60 million vaccinations, first […]
Monthly archives: May 2021
Taking back control of your retirement
Consumers lack confidence and understanding about issues relating to their pensions, according to two studies. The findings reveal the need for people to fully engage with their retirement planning. Overestimating State Pension Savers are confused about the amount of State Pension income to which they’re entitled, as well as the age at which it can […]
Sell in May?
What a relief, spring is here and hope is in the air after a long, bleak winter. For those looking to move, there’s even better news – spring to early summer has historically been the best time of year to put your house on the market1. Proven to be the optimal time for selling your […]
News in Review
“I do not believe on present evidence that we need to delay our roadmap” Despite concerns growing over the spread of the Indian variant, as clusters of the B.1.617.2 continue to be discovered across the UK, at a Downing Street briefing last Friday, Boris Johnson confirmed the planned phase three easements would proceed on 17 […]
Financial support for family – the norm for a third of retirees
A third of those planning to retire last year, expected to support their families financially, providing handouts totalling over £3,700 a year, or £311 a month, although 12% expect to contribute £500 or more1. Top priorities for those supporting loved ones include living and accommodation costs. Almost a quarter (24%) will give family members regular […]
Pandemic leads to growing ESG awareness
The inclusion of ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues within mainstream investment strategies has been gaining in prominence during the pandemic, according to new research – and it’s a trend that’s set to continue. The global rise of ESG – a megatrend here to stay ESG investment has been increasingly catching the interest of investors […]
News in Review
“This unlocking amounts to a very considerable step on the road back to normality” On Monday, the Prime Minister confirmed that the next stage of easing measures will go ahead as intended on 17 May. People in England will be able to resume numerous activities, including hugging loved ones, meeting six people or two households […]
Could your front door increase your home’s value?
With millions of homeowners taking advantage of the Stamp Duty holiday and putting their home on the market, eager sellers have been looking at ways to increase the value of their property. So, they might be interested in research1 that has unearthed a little-known way of adding value to your home: the colour of your […]
People accessing their pensions on the rise
During Q4 2020, more people accessed their pensions and more money was withdrawn, compared to Q4 2019. A total of £2.4bn was withdrawn from pensions in Q4 2020, a 6% increase from the £2.2bn withdrawn in Q4 2019. HMRC data indicates that 360,000 people accessed their pensions in the three months to 31 December 2020, […]
