Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes should be extended to other types of pension scheme, such as multi-employer schemes and master trusts, said Guy Opperman, the UK’s Minister for Pensions yesterday at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) CDC Forum. At the forum, the Minister highlighted how the regulations will come …
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The Duke of York’s prominent appearance at his father’s memorial service was the Queen’s way of showing that her second son still has a role to play at family occasions, according to a royal commentator. Andrew was front and centre of the high-profile occasion at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, despite …
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It’s been a painful couple of months for shareholders in Royal Mail Group (LSE: RMG). After riding high in early 2022, the Royal Mail share price has undergone a brutal slump. As a result, it’s now one of the worst performers in the FTSE 100 index this calendar year. Even …
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Royal Mail announced new prices for letters and parcels that are going into effect on 4 April, headlined with 1st Class Stamps going up by 10p to 95p. But this price adjustment is also bringing new rates to Royal Mail parcel services which eBay sellers should review this week to …
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Speaking yesterday (28 March) at a Royal Society of Arts (RSA) CDC forum, pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman said he was keen to “capitalise on the enthusiasm” around CDC. Regulations which came into play under the Pension Schemes Act 2021 provide for single and connected employer schemes, which …
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A man is fighting to prove he exists after being WIPED from official records in an address change row. Frustrated Graeme Smith, from Paisley, has been left in limbo after a change in the format of his flat number led to issues with credit agencies and the electoral roll. But …
Read More »Renewed confidence that another round of peace talks may bring an end to the war in Ukraine gave London’s stock markets a lift this morning. The FTSE 100 added 93.26 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 7,566.13 and the more UK-focused FTSE 250 improved 240.24 points, or 1.1 per cent, …
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In the postal and logistics subsector, analysts said “weaker consumer demand could impact both parcel and express volumes, pricing and margins” Royal Mail PLC (LSE:RMG) was double-downgraded by Deutsche Bank Research over the indirect consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The outbreak of war in Ukraine has little direct impact for our logistics and …
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The FTSE 100 was up 0.8% at 7,535.6 in late morning trading on Tuesday on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the market held its breath for progress between the embattled states. The price of oil fell on the back of the peace talks and China’s Covid-19 lockdown in …
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Ray Stanley spotted a chance to stay active in his later years so asked bosses if he could take on the task of distributing the mail. The grandfather-of-two collects letters from the postbox outside the residence in Poole, Dorset, and hands them out. Thoughtful staff at Upton Bay Care Home …
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