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Jump of nearly 20% in amounts needed for minimum living standards in retirement

The annual income people will need for a minimum standard of living in retirement has jumped by nearly a fifth in the space of a year, according to an industry body. The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) regularly publishes retirement ...

12 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Scottish Labour will abstain on budget vote, says Sarwar

Scotland

Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour will abstain on budget vote

Scottish Labour will abstain on the budget vote, Anas Sarwar has said, meaning the Scottish Government should have the numbers needed to pass its tax and spending plans. The Scottish Labour leader said he would vote for the budget if the SNP ...

07 Jan 2025 at 10:33

Personal Finance

Annual cost of moderate retirement up £8,000 amid rising living costs – research

The annual cost of having a moderate income in retirement has jumped by £8,000, amid rising living costs and expectations that grandparents will be playing a role in supporting other family members, according to a pensions industry body. ...

07 Feb 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Change to Housing Bill could see millions in council tax debt written off

Changes proposed to the Housing Bill could lead to millions of pounds of council tax debt being written off, the Scottish Greens have claimed. The changes proposed by Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer on Tuesday would reduce the ...

30 Sept 2025 at 00:01

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