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How the markets will react to a weak government
How the markets will react to a weak government

Political uncertainty is back after the shock general election result, with the markets pricing in a softer Brexit. Watch out for the impact on sterling and gilt yields, warns Stephanie Baxter

  • Investment
  • 12 June 2017
Election result: Expect more sterling jitters and inflationary pressures
Election result: Expect more sterling jitters and inflationary pressures

Political uncertainty following the shock election result will lead to more volatility in the pound which could feed inflation, according to investment experts.

  • Investment
  • 09 June 2017
Hung parliament leaves pension policy in doubt
Hung parliament leaves pension policy in doubt

The UK has awoken to shock news that the Conservative Party has failed to secure an overall majority, leaving the future government hanging somewhat in the balance.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 09 June 2017
Tory plan to water down state pension inflation protection divides industry
Tory plan to water down state pension inflation protection divides industry

The Conservative Party's plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock has provoked mixed responses.

  • Industry
  • 18 May 2017
UPDATED - Conservative Party manifesto: The pensions pledges in full
UPDATED - Conservative Party manifesto: The pensions pledges in full

The Conservative Party has unveiled its manifesto for the General Election 2017. Here are the pension pledges in full...

  • Industry
  • 18 May 2017
We must not get complacent amid political instability
We must not get complacent amid political instability

Saker Nusseibeh questions the rationality of market exuberance when there is still massive uncertainty over the future economic and political landscape

  • Investment
  • 12 May 2017
Five stories you may have missed this week
Five stories you may have missed this week

This week's top stores included coverage of eight promotions made by Hymans Robertson, as well as PTL becoming a standalone business after completing a management buyout.

  • Industry
  • 05 May 2017
Theresa May is right to promise TPR powers to block M&As, says industry
Theresa May is right to promise TPR powers to block M&As, says industry

Respondents say watchdog needs more ammunition to stop corporate transactions that put schemes at risk.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 04 May 2017
Theresa May promises M&A veto powers for TPR if re-elected
Theresa May promises M&A veto powers for TPR if re-elected

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will be given powers to block certain mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to protect pensions if the Conservative Party is re-elected on 8 June.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 02 May 2017
Tories may commit to triple lock in 2017 manifesto
Tories may commit to triple lock in 2017 manifesto

The Conservative Party is considering retaining the triple lock protection for the state pension, according to reports.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 26 April 2017
Ending triple lock could cost Tories a third of over-55 voters
Ending triple lock could cost Tories a third of over-55 voters

Failing to commit to retaining the triple lock could cost the Conservative Party more than a third of votes from people aged 55 and over, a survey has revealed.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 24 April 2017
What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?
What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?

A surprise general election is in store in just over month, but battle lines are yet to be drawn. James Phillips explores where pensions sit in the chaos.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 24 April 2017
Five stories you may have missed this week
Five stories you may have missed this week

This week's top stories include speculation about what the snap general election may mean for pensions, and Bernard Matthews' owners accused by MPs of throwing out a deal to save the DB scheme for their own benefit.

  • Industry
  • 21 April 2017
Snap election puts triple lock, state pension age, and tax relief 'up for grabs'
Snap election puts triple lock, state pension age, and tax relief 'up for grabs'

Theresa May's surprise announcement to hold a general election on 8 June has thrown into doubt the future of the state pension triple lock and qualifying age.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 19 April 2017
Tax relief reform 'attractive' for chancellor in Autumn Statement
Tax relief reform 'attractive' for chancellor in Autumn Statement

A single rate of tax relief could be "far too attractive" for chancellor Philip Hammond to not consider introducing through his Autumn Statement, says public policy expert Iain Anderson.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 September 2016
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