Gilt yield drama makes rising annuity rates ‘hard to ignore’

Dramatic spike in government borrowing costs January started in dramatic fashion for government borrowing with a significant cost spike which saw the 15-year gilt yield standing at 5.17%, compared to 4.23% on the same date the previous year. Uncertainty about the performance of the UK economy and the ramifications for inflation after Donald Trump returns to the White House are …

Retirement ProfessionalsGilt yield drama makes rising annuity rates ‘hard to ignore’

Ex-footballers join pension scam victims in HMRC campaign

Campaigners have called for an end to the taxman’s perceived harsh tax collection tactics as victims of financial misconduct recount ‘sleepless nights’ waiting for brown envelopes. Former Premier League footballers joined forces with fellow victims of financial misconduct yesterday to campaign for better treatment from HMRC. Figures including Andy Cole, Michael Thomas, Craig Short and Martin O’Neil marched from the …

Retirement ProfessionalsEx-footballers join pension scam victims in HMRC campaign