IFA champion and former Conservative vice-chairman Howard Flight is on the A-list of Tory candidates to fight safe seats at the next general election, according to sources close to the party.
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Abbey says intermediaries will benefit after it announced plans to open an additional 100 branches. A spokeswoman says brokers will see service improvements from the additional resources the bank will have.
Flight on A-list for safe seat
IFA champion and former Conservative vice-chairman Howard Flight is on the A-list of Tory candidates to fight safe seats at the next general election, according to sources close to the Party.
UCB reduces rate on its BTL tracker
UCB Home Loans is launching a new buy to let three-year flexible tracker at 5.19 per cent.The product, that which launches on Monday, replaces UCB’s previous product of 5.29 per cent.Its self-cert and BTL flexible fixed rate products will increase from 5.29 per cent to 5.59 per cent.UCB Home Loans managing director Keith Astill says: […]
EEF/Jelf Employee Benefits Sickness Absence Survey 2015
EEF stated in its 2015 EEF Manifesto that the UK’s growth prospects depend on people being fit, working and productive. Keeping people in work and helping people return to work is very important for the manufacturing sector. It means boosting productivity by getting people back into work as early as is possible, as well as fostering workplace cultures and environments that proactively manage individuals’ health conditions so that all can benefit from lower sickness absence outcomes.
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Kim North: Why is advice still such a no woman’s land?
I always try to check my Twitter feed over breakfast. Recently, a tweet from IFA Philippa Gee caught my eye. She had taken her time to attend an investment conference and found she was the only woman there. Comments followed that this occurrence is far too common. According to Unbiased, just 13 per cent of […]
Martin Lewis sues Facebook over scam adverts
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has today issued High Court proceedings against Facebook over scam adverts published on the site that use his name, picture or reputation. Lewis, who is the face of website Money Saving Expert, is bringing a lawsuit against the social media juggernaut for defamation seeking exemplary damages. Lewis says any money paid […]
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Can new tools solve the sustainable drawdown conundrum?
Michael Klimes examines if advisers can resolve all drawdown issues themselves or if a wider effort is needed