News in Review
“We can start moving closer to a sense of normality“ The Prime Minister has hailed the collective efforts of the British public, as the country embarks on the first stage of the roadmap out of lockdown. Speaking on Sunday, the day before pupils across England began returning to the classroom, Mr Johnson said the reopening […]
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Make time to get advice
Research from the Department for Work and Pensions has found that savers are often too preoccupied with day-to-day life to seek financial advice, with many avoiding seeking guidance because they think the process will be stressful, cause anxiety or be a burden. We support you in making the right decision It can be difficult to […]
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News in Review
“This isn’t a problem we’re going to be able to fix overnight” On Wednesday afternoon, all eyes will be on the Chancellor as he presents his much awaited second Budget in the House of Commons. COVID support is likely to feature front and centre on Rishi Sunak’s agenda, with immediate areas to address including decisions […]
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News in Review
“We are setting out on what I hope and believe is a one-way road to freedom” The Prime Minister has unveiled a four-step plan to gradually ease lockdown restrictions in England, with the aim of lifting all legal limits on social contact by 21 June. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Mr Johnson […]
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Child talk
It’s difficult to quantify the impact of the pandemic on children. Let’s face it, their lives changed beyond recognition overnight too, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence gone indefinitely. A survey exploring what made children feel stressed during lockdown discovered that not having enough money or food featured, alongside schoolwork, family life and other […]
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COVID heightens intergenerational issues
One effect of the pandemic has been to divide segments of the population, whether by age, where they live or what they do for a living. When divisions occur, tensions can develop, not least between the generations. There is now rising concern about the economic impact of the pandemic upon Generation Z. A summary of […]
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