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Research uncovers the number of canny annuity shoppers

MGM Advantage, the retirement income specialist, has analysed the number of customers who shop around among financial advisers looking to compare annuity rates.

Adviser warns business owners about VAT risk on pension property purchase

Preston-based financial advisory group Taylor Patterson is warning business owners not to forget about VAT when purchasing a commercial property through their pension.

Towers criticises Autumn Statement annual pension allowance cut

Towers Watson, the consultancy firm, has voiced concern about the impact of the Chancellor's reductions in pension allowances.

Full summary of key announcements in Autumn Statement

Full summary of Autumn Statement announced by George Osborne today including all the figures relating to pensions and tax allowances.

UPDATED: Reactions to Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Financial Planning firms and providers have given a mixed response to today's announcements made by Chancellor George Osborne in his third Autumn Statement.

Chancellor cuts pension contribution limits and lifetime allowances

The Chancellor has finished his third Autumn Statement in the House of Commons at 1.21pm, with cuts to the pension contribution limits and the lifetime allowance.