Types of Pension
What is a pension? A pension is a regular payment made during a person’s retirement from an investment fund to which that person or their employer has contributed during their working life. What types of pensions are there? A pension is a regular payment made during a person’s retirement from an…
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Pension scams. How to stay safe?
Pension scams. How to stay safe? According to Action Fraud, more than £30 millions were lost between 2017 and 2020 in pension scams. Pension pots are one of the most valuable assets as this guarantees some income in retirement. Understandably, many people try to search for deals to make the most of their pension…
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Pension Awareness Week – How to spot a mis-sold pension
Pension Awareness Week – How to spot a mis-sold pension One of the main things to look out for to determine if you were mis-sold a pension is that it is not about the money you have lost – it is about the circumstances in which you were advised to invest. Independent Financial…
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Home Secretary Requests Ban On XL Bullies Following Attacks
American XL bullies (or bulldogs) could be set to join a list of dog breeds banned within the United Kingdom following a string of attacks in the country, including a highly publicised incident in Birmingham when two men and an 11 year-old girl were injured. Other recent attacks include 22 pregnant sheep being mauled…
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Pension Awareness Week 2023
Pension Awareness Week 2023 The Pension Awareness Week runs from the 11th to the 15th September 2023. This year, being an extra special year as it marks the 10th birthday of Pension Awareness Week! What is Pension Awareness Week? Pension Awareness Week is a five day event that aims to provide free…
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Wilko expected to disappear from UK High Streets as Putman rescue deal collapses
Wilko expected to disappear from UK High Streets as Putman rescue deal collapses Thousands of workers are left fearing for their jobs at Wilko as the rescue deal lead by Doug Putman, the owner of HMV, collapsed on Monday. It was revealed that Mr Putman has ended talks with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) over a slimmed-down…
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How do I make a claim for stress at work?
Suffering from work-related stress is bad enough in itself, but it may feel like an impossible, uphill battle to seek legal advice regarding it at the same time. It is more than likely that you will have anxiety, fatigue from sleepless nights, and a feeling of nausea, with a sensation that the world is…
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How long does it take for work stress levels to return after a holiday?
The summer holiday season will shortly be coming to an end, which means that many of us will soon be suffering from those back-to-work blues. If the thought of returning to work is not causing you enough worry already, recent research conducted by Reed has now revealed the exact amount of time it takes…
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Types of Stress at work claims
Living with high levels of stress over a long period of time can be damage your mental health to the point where medical intervention may be necessary. Employers are legally obliged to ensure that they are looking after the physical and mental wellbeing of employees to the best of their ability. If this obligation…
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