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Friday, 27 November 2015 11:56
'Ominous' signs of bloody nose coming on pensions tax relief
There are ‘ominous’ signals over pensions tax relief that a ‘bloody nose’ is still to come despite the Chancellor’s silence on the subject yesterday, industry figures have warned.
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Wednesday, 18 March 2015 15:01
Annuity sell on for cash plan gets Budget rubber stamp
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed in his Budget today that 5m people will get the freedom next year to sell on their annuities for cash.
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Wednesday, 03 December 2014 10:58
More changes to pensions in Autumn Statement?
The Chancellor's Autumn Statement could herald further announcements about changes to pensions, annuities and the death tax this afternoon.
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Thursday, 27 November 2014 09:51
Plea to avoid more pension change at Autumn Statement
A retirement planning expert has called on the Government to avoid making further changes to pensions at next week's Autumn Statement.
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Monday, 03 November 2014 12:26
MacGillivray blog: In search of the missing jigsaw pieces
I have to say I like a good jigsaw puzzle but there is nothing more frustrating when pieces are missing. George Osborne's announcement on the 29 September on changes to defined contributions death benefits turned out to be just like that.
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Thursday, 02 October 2014 10:49
Death tax: Sipps firm creates graphic to simplify changes
A Sipps firm has attempted to simplify the major announcement on death tax changes made this week by creating an explanatory graphic for use by advisers.
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Friday, 27 June 2014 11:02
Annuity rates rise suggests market recovery may have begun
Annuity rates have had their first monthly rise since the bombshell Budget announcements, new figures have shown.
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Thursday, 05 December 2013 09:10
Chancellor may raise retirement age to 70
Young workers in their early 20s may face having to work until they are 70 if the Chancellor announces a higher retirement age in his Autumn Statement today.
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 14:28
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.
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 14:04
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.
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