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Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69 bbc.in/4dINmyj

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond dies

The former MP and MSP, who led the country between 2007 and 2014 during the independence referendum, took ill while in North Macedonia.

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Just arrived in London for the @Headlinemoney_ Awards. Lovely warm day! Good luck to all those shortlisted. Should be a fantastic event.
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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK9 Jul 2024
With a new government in place, our Head of Pensions, Kate Smith, is expecting a lot of change in the world of pensions over the coming years. Read her full pensions predictions for the King’s Speech next week in the IFA Magazine article below 👇
IFA Magazine
@IFAMagazine9 Jul 2024
Ahead of the King’s Speech next week, Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon (@Aegon), comments on what could be included from a pensions perspective, although suggests it may be too early for a complete Pensions Bill #Pensions ifamagazine.com/aegons-predi…

Aegon’s predictions for Labour priorities ahead of first King’s Speech since election win – too...

The King’s Speech forms an important part of the State opening of parliament, which marks the start of the parliamentary year. In this instance, it’s the

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Welcome back to the DWP
Department for Work and Pensions
@DWPgovuk8 Jul 2024
Sir Stephen Timms MP @stephenctimms has been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Work and Pensions
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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK24 Jun 2024
📣 For employers & workplace advisers only 📣 We’re announcing plans to strengthen our £12 billion Universal Balanced Collection (UBC) fund, with private market investments and ESG integration 🌍 Find out more: corporate-adviser.com/aegon-…
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Our research finds that, the gender pay gap is largest for women in their 50s. It's time we made a change. Find out more about employment on our website now: ageing-better.org.uk/employm…
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#Budget24 Kate Smith, head of pensions at Aegon, said the omission of the Lifetime Isa was a disappointment for would-be first time buyers and those saving for retirement with a Lisa. ftadviser.com/investments/20…
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Brilliant news for families
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@hmtreasury6 Mar 2024
We’re increasing the threshold at which parents start paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge, from £50,000 to £60,000. Making almost half a million families better off by an average of almost £1300 per household.
Text: Child benefit boost for almost half a million families – our plan for the economy Imagery: An adult helping a child in a yellow coat

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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK6 Mar 2024
New British ISA introduced gives investors opportunity to invest up to £5k in British businesses on top of their existing £20,000 ISA limit #SpringBudget24
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People will be able to save £25,000 a year into ISAs.
HM Treasury
@hmtreasury6 Mar 2024
Investing in great UK businesses helps to boost our economy. That’s why we’re announcing the British ISA – allowing people to invest up to £5,000 more, tax free a year in UK assets. Growing our economy, rewarding investors & supporting British business.
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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK6 Mar 2024
With the Chancellor set to present his Spring Budget plans later this afternoon, what change are you most hoping to see announced? Vote in our poll below 📊
21%Cut to National Insurance
63%Raise Personal Allowance
16%Enhance ISAs/LISAs
0%Up/cut LISA property cap
19 votes • Final results
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Illiquids - Nothing will pay off more than educating yourself - Aegon’s Michael Robinson and Hannah Wallis of BlackRock explains #PLSAinvest2024
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DJ Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, has died aged 69, his family says bbc.in/3UzBkBq

Steve Wright: BBC Radio 2 presenter dies aged 69

The DJ hosted programmes on the BBC for more than four decades, including his popular afternoon show.

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🏆Our #researchoftheweek goes to @NIESRorg for their recent UK economic outlook. Living standards are set to rise by c.1.9% in 2024-25, but there are marked differences in the household income & regional distributions. (1/5) niesr.ac.uk/publications/uk-…
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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK12 Dec 2023
We’ve been shortlisted at the 2024 #PensionAgeAwards. Check out what we’ve been nominated for 👇 👏 Good luck to all the nominees 🎉
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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK22 Nov 2023
Before the #AutumnStatement, the Chancellor confirmed of an increase in the National Living Wage to £11.44 per hour, from 1 April 2024 for those ages over 21
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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK22 Nov 2023
Employee National Insurance rates are currently set at 12% on incomes between £12,570 and £50,270. This is to drop to 10% on 6 January. #AutumnStatement23
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From January Employee National Insurance Contributions will drop from 12% to 10%. That’s a £450 tax cut for the average worker earning £35,400. Helping people keep more of the money they earn & making work pay. Part of our plan to grow the economy.
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Kate Smith retweeted
Aegon UK@AegonUK22 Nov 2023
The Chancellor has confirmed Triple Lock is to increase by 8.5%. The full new State Pension will increase to £221.20 per week from April 2024 #AutumnStatement23
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The National Living Wage is set to rise to £11.44 from April 2024. The new rate will also be extended to 21 & 22 year olds for the first time. This is a pay boost to millions, worth over £1,800 a year for a full time worker.
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