Something has been perplexing me for some time. There is always talk of 'raiding' private pensions in one way or another but there is little discussion around the cost to the public purse of the public servants pension schemes (Civil Service, NHS, local government and so on). Those of us who have saved hard for retirement risk seeing the rug pulled
In a little-noticed paragraph in the Budget, the Chancellor said something relatively innocuous at first glance, but which upends anything resembling a fair pensions system. Rachel Reeves said: “We are ensuring that people only in receipt of the basic or new state pension do not have to pay small amounts of tax through Simple Assessment from April
Few public sector
The attack on salary sacrifice schemes threatens private sector pensions while the public sector emerges unscathed, experts warn. They claim the move could dent savers’ retirement pots and lead companies to
Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...
A cap on salary
The minimum age to start receiving a pension is 58, provided the employee has completed at least 10 years of service. A reduced pension can also be taken from the age of 50 ...
More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...
Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns,�DWS says ...
Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market ...
Private sector retirees can now apply for a new commutation loan every two years — a scheme that lets them take part of their future pension as an advance lump sum and repay it through monthly pension deductions — without needing to clear previous loans first. A parliamentary proposal enabling this change has
) The announcement that Legal & General, AustralianSuper and Nest will collectively invest £3bn in UK private markets is a welcome sign of renewed confidence in Britain's long-term growth strategy. The focus on infrastructure, housing and high-growth companies reflects the structural need for long-duration capital to power the real economy. Yet
) Banca Transilvania and BT Investments have received the approval of the Financial Supervisory Authority for the acquisition of BRD Pensii and the BRD mandatory private pension fund (pillar 2). The transfer of the
Swisscanto’s new domestic private equity fund draws strong pension fund interest as scepticism on the asset class grows ...
Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns ...
I worked as a public servant for over 25 years and took early retirement to pursue another career. I have a reduced Civil Service pension and paid reduced rate PRSI for my career in that sector. I am now working in the private sector and paying full rate PRSI. I understand that I need minimum of 10 years’ PRSI contributions to be eligible for any
The full state pension rate is set to overtake the personal allowance, the point at which someone starts paying tax, in 2027, and it will come within just a few pounds of it from next April ...
Rachel Reeves is planning to launch a stealth tax raid on private sector retirement savings in this month’s Budget which could net her up to £2 billion a year. In another major blow to British workers, the Chancellor will target salary sacrifice schemes, reducing tax breaks on pension contributions for both employers and employees. And the raid
The proportion of Oregon’s public employee retirement fund invested in private equity funds is shrinking after mounting criticism that it ballooned in recent years. In a public letter shared earlier this month with the four governor-appointed members of the Oregon Investment Council, state Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner said treasury staff were
The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has hosted a Pension Funds Risk and Investment Roundtable, bringing together experts from the country’s pension and private capital ecosystems to explore strategies for diversification, sustainable growth and long-term national impact. For years, the discussion within the pension
) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act. This legislation protects Americans' private health data by expanding health privacy protections to account for
I’ve been reading your recent articles in The Irish Times about auto-enrolment and I see that you say anyone without a private pension will be auto-enrolled. As I work for four individual sole traders and none of them have ever offered any benefits such as pension, health insurance etc, I have had to do these things for myself and several years ago
Some Swiss pension funds explore private debt to boost returns, while others remain wary of risks ...
‘We pay particular attention to broad diversification and carefully structured investments,’ says Sascha Pinger, CIO of WPV, the €5bn pension fund ...
) The text version of this document is not available. You can access the
Following India’s second home Test series whitewash in 12 months, murmurs emerged that the BCCI was considering asking Virat Kohli to reconsider his retirement from the format. Although the board dismissed the rumours, the broadcaster still slipped the question into the presentation ceremony in Ranchi after the first ODI against South Africa on
NRL star Lachlan Croker has made the shattering decision to quit the sport aged just 28, revealing that a horrible series of concussions left him unable to get out of bed or look at bright lights. 'The game that I have loved since I was three years old, that my family have loved forever, to have it essentially taken away from me is heartbreaking,'
The Oscar winner last appeared in an on-screen role in 2022. Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors ...
As American homeowners approach
"I will be buying a few more to keep around." ...
Understanding a 401(k): How it works and why it’s important What is a 401(k) plan? Key benefits and how to maximize your savings. Three Florida cities rank among the five best places to retire in 2025 and beyond, according to a recent study from the personal finance site WalletHub. The analysis, published Sept. 2, ranked more than 180 cities on 45
Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas announced Saturday that he will retire from Congress after his term ends following next year's elections. Nehls, a staunch supporter of President Trump who has sported his
Gen Z's career path: plan for multiple jobs, multiple savings opportunities
Major is a retired Auburn police officer. He is the first candidate to announce their candidacy after Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck said he will not seek reelection in 2026. ...
With plenty of speculation that Chris Jericho may be about to swap AEW for WWE, there's now somewhat of an update on Jericho's situation. For those who may have missed it, Jericho's existing AEW deal is up at the end of this year. WWE is said to have interest in
Many Brits choose Spain and Portugal but another destination has topped a retirement ranking thanks to its affordable lifestyle, Golden Visa and Mediterranean climate ...
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2025, 3:04 p.m.Section III Morrisville-Eaton vs. Section IX Eldred in an 8-Man Regional Championship on Sunday November 30, 2025 at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Cicero, N.Y. (Lia Garnes | Contributing Photographer)Lia Garnes By Lindsay Kramer | lkramer@syracuse.com Cicero, N.Y. — The Morrisville-Eaton football team gave its
In a video released in late November, a group of military veterans — including Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado) — urged members of the U.S. Armed Forces to disobey orders from President Donald Trump if they are blatantly illegal. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is saying that
A retired master sergeant of the U.S. Army and current multilingual learners teacher at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School was awarded the districtwide 2025 Veteran in Education Service Award. ...
Many Filipinos dream of a fulfilling retirement,
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a bold claim Saturday night after becoming the sixth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 21,000 career points. The two-time league MVP tallied 29 points in a 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, bringing his point total to 21,002. Only nine active players have reached that milestone, but Antetokounmpo is reaching for a
Meet your new congressman, same as your old congressman! Texas Rep. Troy Nehls tapped his identical twin brother to replace him in Congress as he joined the wave of retirements SaturdayNehls (R-Texas), who has served in the House since 2021, said he decided against reelection after conferring with his family during Thanksgiving. “After more than 30
The jump from two paychecks to one salary and a pension can be bumpier than expected. Heart-to-heart money talks are a great idea, especially if they start well before one partner retires. ...
) The text version of this document is not available. You can access the
Following India’s second home Test series whitewash in 12 months, murmurs emerged that the BCCI was considering asking Virat Kohli to reconsider his retirement from the format. Although the board dismissed the rumours, the broadcaster still slipped the question into the presentation ceremony in Ranchi after the first ODI against South Africa on
NRL star Lachlan Croker has made the shattering decision to quit the sport aged just 28, revealing that a horrible series of concussions left him unable to get out of bed or look at bright lights. 'The game that I have loved since I was three years old, that my family have loved forever, to have it essentially taken away from me is heartbreaking,'
The Oscar winner last appeared in an on-screen role in 2022. Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors ...
As American homeowners approach
"I will be buying a few more to keep around." ...
Understanding a 401(k): How it works and why it’s important What is a 401(k) plan? Key benefits and how to maximize your savings. Three Florida cities rank among the five best places to retire in 2025 and beyond, according to a recent study from the personal finance site WalletHub. The analysis, published Sept. 2, ranked more than 180 cities on 45
Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas announced Saturday that he will retire from Congress after his term ends following next year's elections. Nehls, a staunch supporter of President Trump who has sported his
Gen Z's career path: plan for multiple jobs, multiple savings opportunities
Major is a retired Auburn police officer. He is the first candidate to announce their candidacy after Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck said he will not seek reelection in 2026. ...
With plenty of speculation that Chris Jericho may be about to swap AEW for WWE, there's now somewhat of an update on Jericho's situation. For those who may have missed it, Jericho's existing AEW deal is up at the end of this year. WWE is said to have interest in
Many Brits choose Spain and Portugal but another destination has topped a retirement ranking thanks to its affordable lifestyle, Golden Visa and Mediterranean climate ...
Nigeria | 4 seconds ago Linus Aleke in Abuja The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has honoured seven retired senior female officers as part of celebrations marking 70 years of women’s service in the Nigeria Police Force. The recognition, according to the committee, highlights the remarkable contributions of women who dedicated
Updated: Nov. 30, 2025, 3:04 p.m.Section III Morrisville-Eaton vs. Section IX Eldred in an 8-Man Regional Championship on Sunday November 30, 2025 at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Cicero, N.Y. (Lia Garnes | Contributing Photographer)Lia Garnes By Lindsay Kramer | lkramer@syracuse.com Cicero, N.Y. — The Morrisville-Eaton football team gave its
In a video released in late November, a group of military veterans — including Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado) — urged members of the U.S. Armed Forces to disobey orders from President Donald Trump if they are blatantly illegal. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is saying that
A retired master sergeant of the U.S. Army and current multilingual learners teacher at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School was awarded the districtwide 2025 Veteran in Education Service Award. ...
Many Filipinos dream of a fulfilling retirement,
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a bold claim Saturday night after becoming the sixth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 21,000 career points. The two-time league MVP tallied 29 points in a 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, bringing his point total to 21,002. Only nine active players have reached that milestone, but Antetokounmpo is reaching for a
Meet your new congressman, same as your old congressman! Texas Rep. Troy Nehls tapped his identical twin brother to replace him in Congress as he joined the wave of retirements SaturdayNehls (R-Texas), who has served in the House since 2021, said he decided against reelection after conferring with his family during Thanksgiving. “After more than 30
The jump from two paychecks to one salary and a pension can be bumpier than expected. Heart-to-heart money talks are a great idea, especially if they start well before one partner retires. ...