There is “real potential” for collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes to take off in the UK through master trusts, according to Willis Towers Watson (WTW) director and senior consulting actuary, Shriti Jadav. Speaking at the Trades Union Conference (TUC) Pensions Conference, Jadav commented that while CDC schemes were likely to …
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Along usually bustling streets, Cambridge’s independent shops have taken a hit during the pandemic. When all shops are set to open up from April 12, we’ll find an altered streetscape as retailers big and small have sadly been forced to close. A year of lockdowns has of course impacted businesses …
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If you see a masked postman being carried up your drive by a miniature version of Harry Potter, or Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer this week it’s probably Jonathan Schofield. The dad of four has been dressing up in crazy costumes this week to raise money for Comic Relief Red …
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18th March, 2021 by Phoebe French Glasgow restaurant Shish Mahal is giving a new meaning to curry in a hurry, having trialled delivery drones which can travel at 50mph. Speaking to STV News, owner of the restaurant Asif Ali explained that he had teamed up with drone pilot John Crawford …
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By Alex Whiteman, Brexit reporter 18/03/2021 Post-Brexit aviation policy has failed UK carriers, it was claimed this week. Many airlines are struggling to gain EU flight permits, while contending with European competition domestically, said one executive. CEO of Jota Aviation Andy Green said the trade deal between the EU and …
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Welcome to the lunchtime digest of today’s major UK news headlines so far. Five million UK vaccine doses delayed by India shortfall Delivery of five million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to the UK will be delayed by up to four weeks due to a manufacturing shortfall in India. The Oxford-AstraZeneca …
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Nicola Sturgeon has said the Scottish Government is investigating the issue A number of vaccinations were unable to take place at the start of the week, despite NHS Lothian stating last Friday that the problem with missing appointment letters would be resolved by then. An apology was issued yesterday and …
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By the end of 2020, passenger numbers at UK airports fell to levels not seen since 1985, with only 73.8 million passengers reported, most of which travelled in the first three months of the year. On the anniversary of the UK Chancellor’s never-delivered promise for an aviation-specific support package, data …
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POSTAL deliveries to residents in Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and surrounding areas have been delayed, because of staff having for self-isolate due to Covid-19. The Weekly News understands that 14 Royal Mail staff members have been off work, although none of them have tested positive for the virus themselves. As a result, …
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