The Supreme Court ruled last month that the UK is discriminating against heterosexual couples who would prefer a civil partnership over getting married when it comes to formalising a relationship.Read More
The Government’s delay to enable the families of missing people to manage their affairs has meant many have been left to face rising debts.Read More
An influential trade body has said government and pension providers should develop national retirement income target to help people save for later life.Read More
New figures have revealed that the number of older people in England and Wales without social care support has hit a record high.Read More
New research has revealed that a lack of consumer understanding around pension freedoms is one of the most significant concerns facing advisers.Read More
New research shows that a lack of integration between digital tools and platforms is the greatest hurdle for advisers looking to better utilize automated and online solutions.Read More
A pensions provider has warned that the repercussions resulting from multiple pension pots are being ignored by the Government.Read More
New research has revealed that the amount of unsecured debt for 55 to 74-year-olds has grown by over a third during the last four years.Read More
The introduction of a new directory of regulated firms and individuals is set to be consulted on by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).Read More
Legislation to reduce court fees for certain proceedings in the Court of Protection (CoP) is to be laid before Parliament today (04/07/18).Read More
New research suggests that a monthly payment of just £35 could solve the gender pension gap. According to Fidelity International, women who contribute into a pension in line with the government’s auto-enrolment recommendations may still be left with a pot that’s smaller than their male counterparts. Read More
A solicitors organisation has warned that over a third of the UK is unprepared for later life.Read More
It’s been confirmed by the Treasury that the cold-calling ban has been delayed.Read More
New research has revealed a significant attitudinal difference between generations in regard to using property wealth to support later life financial stability.Read More
A consultation has been launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), proposing a number of measures to protect consumer pension pots.Read More
Recent data has revealed that the first quarter of the year saw the mortality rate in England reach its highest point since 2009.Read More
The Court of Appeal has today rejected the judicial review of Noel Conway who is seeking the right to have his life ended with medical assistance.Read More
A joint report from the Housing, Communities and Local Government and Health and Social Care Committees calls for a sustainable funding solution for adult social care.Read More
A consultation has been launched today detailing plans to improve the powers of the Pensions Regulator as well as increase the protections for defined benefit scheme members.Read More
The Law Commission has this week issued an update on its latest programme of reform.Read More
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