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Pensions adequacy is a hot topic this year. The second phase of the government’s pension review is under way, with the n...
16/10/2025

Pensions adequacy is a hot topic this year. The second phase of the government’s pension review is under way, with the new Pensions Commission examining the adequacy of pension benefits in the UK.
The commission’s final report – in which it will set out its recommendations for reform – is due in 2027.
The current 8% minimum contribution for auto-enrolment, comprising a mix of employer and employee contributions plus tax relief – is widely regarded as too low to provide many people with adequate income in retirement.
Calls for an increase to 12% have been made for well over a decade. But financial pressures on businesses and households over the years have meant it has never felt the right time to do this.

Pensions adequacy is a hot topic this year. The second phase of the government’s pension review is under way, with

It's not just your salary that could impact the amount of money you have to retire. The area where you live can dramatic...
16/10/2025

It's not just your salary that could impact the amount of money you have to retire. The area where you live can dramatically impact your pension prospects too, new research reveals.Hargreaves Lansdown's Savings and Resilience Barometer has crunched the numbers to show how on track households are around the country for an adequate income in retirement.And the honour of the pension resilience hotspot goes to Craven, an area in West Yorkshire which includes the towns of Skipton, Settle and Bentham.In fact, a number of Yorkshire areas come out on top – but there are some surprising places lurking at the bottom of the list.So where does your area rank?

It's not just your salary that could impact the amount of money you have to retire. The area where you live

Trump and Putin hold "productive" call, plan talks in Budapest.
16/10/2025

Trump and Putin hold "productive" call, plan talks in Budapest.

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The race is on to bring self-driving taxis to Britain for the first time next year.A battle has emerged between Waymo, o...
15/10/2025

The race is on to bring self-driving taxis to Britain for the first time next year.A battle has emerged between Waymo, owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, and ride-hailing giant Uber to put driverless cabs on London’s streets.Waymo has announced its autonomous ride-hailing service – already active in five US cities - will arrive in the capital in 2026. This would make London the first European city to get its self-driving taxis.But Uber could beat it to the punch, having already confirmed in summer that it would take part in Government trials, where driverless ‘taxi- and bus-like' services will be piloted for the first time.The Department for Transport said in June it would fast-track small-scale, self-driving vehicle commercial pilots from spring 2026.

The race is on to bring self-driving taxis to Britain for the first time next year.A battle has emerged between

Value for Money (VfM) metrics can help consumers more effectively compare different pension products.This is according t...
15/10/2025

Value for Money (VfM) metrics can help consumers more effectively compare different pension products.
This is according to research from People’s Pension and the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT).
Research from the FCA in 2019 found that most consumers struggle to effectively identify higher value pension options.
Simple metrics can help consumers better identify higher-value pension products when compared to a factsheet, the current status quo offered by pension providers, research found.
The study consisted of an online randomised controlled trial where pension savers were randomly assigned to view one of four distinct VfM metric designs or a factsheet, which served as the control group. They were asked to shortlist three pensions from eight unbranded options and received a higher score for shortlisting better value pension options.
Also, a VfM “sweet spot” exists as too much detail can overwhelm, while too little can reduce trust and worsen decision making.

Value for Money (VfM) metrics can help consumers more effectively compare different pension products. This is according to research from People’s Pension and

Regis Resources July 2025 presentation: Debt-free status achieved amid production growth.
14/10/2025

Regis Resources July 2025 presentation: Debt-free status achieved amid production growth.

Regis Resources July 2025 presentation: Debt-free status achieved amid production growth

It's been a momentous week in the history of gold – some 2,500 years since it first became a store of value, in ancient ...
14/10/2025

It's been a momentous week in the history of gold – some 2,500 years since it first became a store of value, in ancient Egypt.The price reached a record $4,040 an ounce, soaring 52 per cent since the start of the year and by 250 per cent over the past decade.Forecasts predict it could go further, too – its performance has been outpacing bonds, shares and cash.Geopolitical tensions are mounting, inflation is proving sticky and uncertainty surrounds the Trump administration's next policy shift. The US government shutdown has exacerbated the angst.By the end of 2026, gold could climb to $4,900. Or so forecasts US investment bank Goldman Sachs. Veteran New York hedge fund manager Ray Dalio also argues that gold has become the 'most fundamental' hard currency, a comforting prospect in an edgy era.The belief that the metal has further to travel is reflected in 270 per cent jump since January in the shares of FTSE 100 company Fresnillo, which mines gold in Mexico.

It's been a momentous week in the history of gold – some 2,500 years since it first became a store

Norwegian officials have reportedly launched an investigation into prediction platforms’ bets on 2025 Nobel Peace Prize ...
13/10/2025

Norwegian officials have reportedly launched an investigation into prediction platforms’ bets on 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado as potential espionage.According to a Bloomberg report on Monday, the Norwegian Nobel Institute, the entity that assists the Nobel Committee in selecting the peace prize recipient, began investigating reports that bets on the prediction platform Polymarket surged in the hours before the announcement of Machado as the winner. Officials are reportedly still in the process of investigating whether someone “managed to steal information and made a lot of money from it,” according to the institute’s director, Kristian Berg Harpviken. Data from Polymarket showed one user under the name “dirtycup” made more than $30,000 after about $70,000 worth of bets on Machado.

Norwegian officials have reportedly launched an investigation into prediction platforms’ bets on 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado

Motorists endured longer delays at Dartford Crossing in the month after ministers hiked charges, claiming it was an effo...
13/10/2025

Motorists endured longer delays at Dartford Crossing in the month after ministers hiked charges, claiming it was an effort to reduce congestion at the notorious M25 pinch point.On 1 September, the Dart Charge was increased by 40 per cent - upping the toll for crossing the Thames from £2.50 to £3.50 for drivers of cars, motorhomes and small minibuses - to 'manage traffic' and reduce journey times, according to the DfT. But the move, which hits those needed to regularly travel between Essex and Kent hard, was dubbed a blatant 'revenue raiser' at the expense of 'easy target' drivers by prominent motoring groups. And new data shared with the Daily Mail and This is Money suggests drivers faced longer delays in September than the month before the charge increase.Data gathered from thousands of fleet vehicles showed that the average crossing time in the first week of September had worsened by 16 per cent.That figure over the first eight months of 2025 was 153.6

Motorists endured longer delays at Dartford Crossing in the month after ministers hiked charges, claiming it was an effort to

Destination everything has been the trend for some time now and, for better or worse, it’s only becoming increasingly po...
12/10/2025

Destination everything has been the trend for some time now and, for better or worse, it’s only becoming increasingly popular. From milestone birthdays to weddings and bachelorette parties, people are traveling all over the world to celebrate in the biggest of ways. As somewhat of a relief to your wallet, though, there’s a steady shift away from international, all-inclusive celebrations toward domestic trips and staycations.A city that continues to be one of the most-booked bachelorette destinations in the US is Scottsdale, Arizona—and for good reason. From its luxe spas and hiking trails to its bustling nightlife, this southwest city offers a little something for every bride. Not to mention the year-round warm weather, breathtaking views, and long list of places to stay, it’s easy to see why friend groups keep on coming. And while hotels make for beautiful stays, there are countless Airbnbs available for every budget and group size.
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Destination everything has been the trend for some time now and, for better or worse, it’s only becoming increasingly popular.

Electric car owners spend over £350 a year less to run their vehicles than drivers of petrol models, according to a new ...
12/10/2025

Electric car owners spend over £350 a year less to run their vehicles than drivers of petrol models, according to a new report - but only if they're able to charge their EVs at home.Analysis of average running costs, including insurance premiums, tax and fuel - or charging - bills, shows the average EV owner spends £1,351 per year, while the driver of a conventional unleaded car forks out £1,720.The report comes in the wake of industry sales figures showing that electric car registrations hit record new heights in September, with 72,779 entering the road as motorists took advantage of the Government's new EV grant, which shaves between £1,500 and £3,750 off the price of some models.But while the study - conducted by Compare the Market - highlights the potential benefits of running an electric car, not every driver will see the full financial reward if they make the switch.

Electric car owners spend over £350 a year less to run their vehicles than drivers of petrol models, according to

Imagine rallying with Maria Sharapova on Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, cycling the switchbacks of Aspen with Bob “Bobk...
11/10/2025

Imagine rallying with Maria Sharapova on Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, cycling the switchbacks of Aspen with Bob “Bobke” Roll, or hanging five with Laird Hamilton on Oʻahu. Professional athlete-led experiences are on the rise at luxury hotels across the globe, from conventional recreations like the respective camps at Amanzoe, The Little Nell and The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay to more niche programs like trail running with extreme sportswoman Anne-Marie Flammersfeld at Kulm Hotel St. Moritz or fencing with six-time world champion Valentina Vezzali at Sardinia’s Forte Village Resort.The tennis courts at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands
Ken Hayden/Rosewood Little Dix Bay“Athletic programming adds vibrancy and structure to leisure travel, offering a rhythm that guests increasingly crave,” says Ashley Smith, director of sales and marketing at Rosewood Little Dix Bay and lead planner for the Virgin Gorda resort’s Little Dix Bay Tennis Cup.
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Imagine rallying with Maria Sharapova on Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, cycling the switchbacks of Aspen with Bob “Bobke” Roll, or hanging

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