18-year-olds to be included in auto-enrolment expansion
A recently approved Bill proposing an extension to the auto-enrolment (AE) scheme will facilitate "earlier and increased savings" for millions of young people across the…
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Have your employees claimed their pensions? What business owners need to know
The issue of unclaimed pensions is a growing concern, with numerous individuals unaware of the pensions that are rightfully theirs. Recent data reveals that unclaimed…
Continue readingBeneficiaries could see inherited pensions taxed as new proposals by HMRC are published
Currently, if someone dies before the age of 75, their pension can be drawn out by beneficiaries’ tax-free, as it is exempt from Inheritance Tax…
Continue readingMajor pension reforms sparks rethink for UK savers
Several significant changes were announced by the Government in the 2023 Spring Budget regarding the annual allowance and the lifetime allowance. (more…)
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