The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has joined forces with six other pension bodies to produce a new guide to explain how your pension is protected and how to avoid scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. This easy to read guide provides key information and advice from reputable... Read more...
Action Fraud have reported a 400% increase in scams as a result of coronavirus-related fraud with total losses reaching nearly £970,000. It’s more important than ever to ensure the safety of your pension, so if you receive an unsolicited phone call, or any paperwork asking for an immediate signature, it’s... Read more...
Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that we all need to be aware of fraud and how to make sure we avoid it. It appears that scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 epidemic to devise new ways to attempt to de-fraud people, so we are asking you to... Read more...
From 6 April 2020, the State Pension, for those who reached their State Pension Age on or after 6 April 2016 will rise by 3.9% to £175.20 a week (£9,110.40 a year). For those who reached their State Pension Age before 6 April 2016, they will see their Basic State... Read more...
Some members of the Plan currently have Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) invested with Equitable Life as part of a Group Policy where the Trustee is the Policyholder. In 2018, Equitable Life announced their intention to withdraw from the market and transfer their business to Utmost Life and Pensions. The proposed... Read more...
Wednesday 24 July heralded a new era for British politics with Boris Johnson taking the reigns as Britain’s latest Prime Minister. His first job, to appoint his Cabinet colleagues saw the biggest ministerial shake up in living history. Whilst Mr Johnson’s appointments will see a number of Government Departments with... Read more...