UK expats in EU offered pension ‘triple-lock’ and healthcare
The British government has announced it will maintain reciprocal healthcare rights and the ‘triple lock’ on pensions for the 1.2 million UK citizens currently living in the EU.
Offshore Bonds | 26 Jun 17
Old Mutual unveils offshore bond for UK market
Life insurer Old Mutual International has launched a new offshore bond in the UK aimed at savers caught out by cuts to the pension allowances.
Messi to swap prison sentence for €255k fine in tax fraud case
Football star Lionel Messi could see his 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud replaced with a €255,000 (£224,313, $285,381) fine, Spanish prosecutors have said.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jun 17
HMRC faces claims of ‘unlawful’ raid on Newcastle Utd
The seizure of documents from British football club Newcastle United by HMRC tax officials may have been unlawful, a judge has said.
Retirement | 23 Jun 17
Up to £50bn pulled from DB schemes in pension transfers
The amount of money being withdrawn through transfers from defined benefit (DB) pension schemes in the UK has reached a record £50bn since the pension freedoms came into force, according to new figures released by professional service group Mercer.