Pension pulse – a reminder for ‘25

Pension pulse – a reminder for ‘25

Aside from the change announced about bringing unused pension pots into IHT from April 2027, other announcements relating to pensions were thin on the ground during the Budget speech.  The Chancellor confirmed that the State Pension will increase in line with average earnings, rising by 4.1% in April 2025. The new flat rate State Pension […]

Now here’s a golden anniversary worth celebrating! 

Now here’s a golden anniversary worth celebrating! 

It’s 2025 and we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act which, amongst other measures, made it possible for women to get a mortgage without a man’s countersignature.  It’s a great time to reflect on how far we have come in promoting financial equality between the sexes. In recent years, we have […]