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Income tax reprieve for those reliant on State Pension The Chancellor has confirmed in an interview with Martin Lewis that pensioners whose sole income is the state pension will not have to pay income tax once it breaches the threshold for paying basic rate tax. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Nov 28

AI replacement fears drop as insurers expand data investment hyperexponential, has published its 2025 State of Pricing report, revealing a marked fall in the fear of becoming obsolete FOBO) or replaced by AI, alongside wholesale investment in data and analytics across the sector. Posted in: Lifestyle Article Posted on: Friday Nov 28

OBR upgrades CGT receipts by £6.1bn by the end of the decade The OBR’s Economic and Fiscal Estimates publication shows that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is now estimated to raise an additional £6.1 billion between 2025-26 and the end of the decade. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Nov 28

Autumn Budget employer implications beyond the headlines Recorded on the morning after the Chancellor's announcement, Barnett Waddingham's expert-led panel have unpacked the key outcomes and implications of the government's 2025 Autumn Budget. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Nov 28

Netherlands GI industry to surpass $114 billion in 2030 The Dutch general insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% between 2026 and 2030, increasing from EUR83.7 billion ($91.4 billion) in 2026 to EUR105.0 billion ($114.5 billion) in 2030, in terms of gross written premiums (GWP), according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Friday Nov 28

Calm on Black Friday as investors hope for glimpse of Santa FTSE builds on recent rally. Resilient trading at Mitchells & Butlers. Shares up 8%. UK shoppers expected to spend £6.4bn today. US futures up ahead of return from Thanksgiving. Brent Crude prices head for fourth monthly loss. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Nov 28

Spotlight on fraud as trustees are urged to make the Pledge This month marks the fifth anniversary of our Pledge to Combat Pension Scams campaign. The threat of scammers is ever-present, and trustees and administrators have a crucial role to play in protecting their members by making the Pledge. While national initiatives like the BBC’s Scam Safe week – which we are supporting this week – help raise awareness, it’s the pensions industry who are best positioned to warn and protect pension savers. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Nov 28

State pension on collision course with 20p tax band Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday confirmed that the state pension will go up by 4.8% in April 2026 to: £241.30 per week (around £12,548 per year) for the full ‘new’ state pension and £184.90 per week (around £9,615 per year) for the ‘old’ basic state pension Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Nov 27

Tax led consolidation amid a challenging fiscal backdrop On November 26, the UK government (rated AA, Stable trend) presented its second Autumn Budget against a backdrop of a challenging fiscal environment. The government has limited headroom under its fiscal rule, and recent welfare policy reversals, elevated debt interest costs, and a softer growth outlook have further narrowed fiscal space. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Nov 27

Budget fails to deliver on tax reform to drive investment Rob Agnew, Partner & Head of Private Capital, Isio, comments: "The Chancellor has clearly indicated a desire for the UK to become a hub for entrepreneurs and fast-growing firms. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Nov 27

Final Day for Voting in the 2025 Actuarial Post Awards It's your last chance to vote in the 2025 Actuarial Post Awards as the voting window slams shut tonight. We have been celebrating and rewarding talent and achievements of individuals in the actuarial arena since 2012. We would like to thank our sponsors who support the awards, this year Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) sponsor Actuary of the Year and Bolton Associates sponsor GI Actuary of the Year. Sustainability Actuary of the Year is sponsored by Star Actuarial Futures. It's your final chance to cast your vote today. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Nov 27

Like watching Match of the Day when you know the scores OBR report published early caps off the leakiest of Budgets. The chancellor has opted for pain now in the hope of relief later. The chancellor’s cut to household bills paves the way for interest rate cuts. What the bond market thinks. Budgets are getting leakier at a worrying pace Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Sticking plaster Budget may see Reeves up taxes in a year Budget a missed opportunity to address growth challenges. Increase in fiscal headroom has kept bond market calm, but already raises questions about next Budget. Changes to pensions ‘particularly disappointing’ and will disincentivise saving Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Income Tax Threshold freeze extended to 2031 Earners face higher tax bands, pensioners could face paying income tax on the State Pension alone Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

PPF statement on pre-97 indexation Budget announcement The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has welcomed the government’s announcement that it intends to change the law to enable the payment of inflation increases on pre-97 pensions to PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) members. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Triple lock left untouched as 4.8% increase confirmed Standard Life and Broadstone comment as State pension is set to increase by 4.8% in April boosting payments by £574.50 (new state pension) and £439.40 (basic state pension). Government commits to maintaining the triple lock Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Relief as other pensions tax perks remain untouched Pension salary sacrifice cuts confirmed from 2029 will be a blow to many employees saving for retirement. But pensions remain the most tax-efficient way to save for retirement, even after changes. After harmful pre-Budget speculation, call for Government assurance: no further changes to pensions tax breaks. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

British investing hub and Stamp Duty holiday The Chancellor has announced plans for investing platforms to build hubs championing UK investment opportunities in 2026. Hargreaves Lansdown fully supports the initiative which will help meet retail investor demand for the best of British. The hub, alongside the confirmed Stamp Duty holiday for new UK listings, is a welcome boost for UK shares. These announcements complement the Leeds Reforms aimed at building a retail investment culture in the UK. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Comments on Chancellors introduction of new Mansion Tax Mercer and Broadstone comment on the announcement there will be higher council tax for properties worth more than £2 million. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Chancellor reduces cash ISA allowance to £12k for under 65s Broadstone and Aegon comment on the Chancellor reducing cash ISA allowance to GBP12k for under 65s Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Shock rise in income tax on savings interest The OBR documents indicate, the rate of income tax on savings interest will rise in April 2027.If you bust your personal savings allowance, basic rate taxpayers will pay 22% on interest, higher rate taxpayers 42% and additional rate taxpayers 47%.This is a rise of 2% across the board. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Salary Sacrifice on Pensions capped by Chancellor Comments from IGG, Mercer, SPP and Hargreaves Lansdown comment on salary sacrifice being capped by the Chancellor Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Chancellors increase to National Living Wage welcomed Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon welcomes the Chancellor's announcement of an increase to the National Living Wage from £12.21 per hour to £12.71 an hour for over 21s effective April 2026: Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Health add-on benefits lead toward Income Protection Survey finds just 14% of full-time workers in the UK have Income Protection. Take-up of IP eclipsed by pet insurance (37%) and health insurance (36%) Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

Legislation must be enforced as keyless thefts soar Following a BBC Report highlighting the growing trend of keyless vehicle theft, data analysis by Tracker Network UK Limited, shows the company has recovered over £35million worth of vehicles between January and October 2025, a 15-year high. 93% of the vehicles recovered by Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert, were taken without the keys, underlining the scale of keyless car theft across the UK. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday Nov 26

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