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Kensington and Chelsea council to stop paying into staff pensions
Move comes as cash-strapped local authorities are expected to reduce contributionsFinancial Times - 7h -
UK state-backed pension fund pledges £5bn to Australia’s IFM
Nest makes one of the biggest-ever private market commitments by British pension schemeFinancial Times - 1d -
England’s councils expected to cut contributions to staff pensions
Local government scheme is in surplus by £85bn, according to consultant IsioFinancial Times - 2d -
Will you spend your pension before Rachel Reeves does?
The £40bn impact of the inheritance tax shake-up will prompt more families to spend or gift the moneyFinancial Times - 4d -
Defined benefit pension reform ‘unlikely to be silver bullet’ say trustees
UK government argue that funds should release surpluses back to companies for investmentFinancial Times - 4d -
UK pensions tax changes to bring in ‘more than £40bn’ before 2045
Longer-term estimates predict the measures could bring in £3bn a year by 2043Financial Times - 5d -
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Chile approves major pension reform after decade of deadlock
Low payouts were one of the reasons protesters took to the streets in 2019Financial Times - Jan. 29 -
CDC staff told to stop communications with WHO after Trump's executive order
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials have been directed to cut off all communications with the World Health Organization following President Trump's executive order to formally ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Pension shake-up plan aims to boost growth
Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
UK to give businesses greater access to pension scheme surpluses
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan is intended to drive investment by companies and boost economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Outgoing Muslim Council leader criticises lack of government contact
Zara Mohammed tells BBC the difficulties she faced as she ends her time as Muslim Council of Britain leader.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
UK insurers set for record £70bn of pension transactions
Pension consultants WTW says improved funding positions have made bulk annuity deals more attractiveFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Reeves seeks to unlock billions from UK pension schemes for investment
Ministers set to allow companies to access defined benefit scheme surpluses to help kick-start growthFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
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British Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executive
Exclusive: Scott McDonald is looking at budget cuts and axing the organisation’s presence in up to 40 countries. • Why the financial crisis at the British Council matters as UK pushes soft power . ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
City Council Takes Aim at Adams and Ally by Closing Lobbying Loophole
New York’s City Council passed a bill to limit top city officials from lobbying city agencies after leaving government. It was inspired by Frank Carone, an adviser to Mayor Eric Adams.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Chelsea's Lawrence expects 'battle' with Arsenal
Chelsea and Canada defender Ashley Lawrence has said the upcoming London derby against Arsenal will be a "tough battle" and a "really good test" for her side after an unbeaten start to the season.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
SpaceX Lobbying Could Prompt Trump to Axe National Space Council
Administration insiders suggest the president may get rid of the White House advisory body, which SpaceX’s top lobbyist calls ‘a waste of time.’Inc. - Jan. 22 -
TikTok owner asks Chinese staff in Singapore to pay taxes to Beijing
ByteDance’s missive comes as China steps up enforcement of global tax collectionFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Applying UK inheritance tax to pensions ‘risks delays and higher costs’
Advisers call for rethink of how Treasury imposes planned extension of IHT to retirement fundsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
These 16 players will comprise this year's PGA Tour Player Advisory Council
Scottie Scheffler, Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas are among the 16 players named to the 2025 PGA Tour PAC.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'
A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Council giving out free air fryers to 6,000 pensioners
North Lincolnshire Council is providing the appliances to help people reduce their energy bills.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Crypto in your pension? It’s not going to help.
U.S. state and local pension funds are looking at speculating on cryptocurrencies to solve their funding crisis.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
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Sharia pension funds swell amid returns boost
Funds outperform their default peers over the past decadeFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Israel security council recommends approving Hamas hostage, ceasefire deal
Israel's full cabinet now needs to vote on the deal. If it's approved, it would be expected to be implemented on Sunday.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
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English councils face tripling of audit fees to clear backlog
Increasingly complex local authority finances and shortage of accountants to sign off books has led to long delaysFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform
Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interestFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
New French PM opens door to rolling back Macron’s pensions reform
François Bayrou’s offer to review law comes as he seeks allies to help pass deficit-cutting budgetFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Pension managers urge UK to ditch ‘megafund’ scale test
Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investmentFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Your new year pension tidy up could drag on until spring
Why is it so difficult to transfer your retirement savings to a new provider?Financial Times - Jan. 10 -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Barcelona able to field Olmo and Víctor after Spain’s sports council intervenes
Sports council grants players temporary registration Barcelona beat Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for Barcelona after Spain’s supreme ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.BBC News - Jan. 8
