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Market Update – September 2023
The Bank of England held the UK interest rate at 5.25% at the September meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This ended the run of fourteen consecutive rate increases that began in December 2021. The Bank expects UK inflation “to fall significantly further” in the short term. Consumer Price Read the full article…
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Enduring power of attorney
An Enduring power of attorney (EPA) is a way of legally giving another person (your attorney) or people the ability to make decisions about your property and finances on your behalf, if you have lost the capacity to do so. You can give your attorney different powers, depending on what Read the full article…
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Minimum pension age increase to 57
The minimum age at which you can take your pension is increasing from the current age 55 to age 57, from 6 April 2028. This means that if you were born after 5 April 1973 (anyone currently younger than 50 and around 5 months) the earliest date that you can Read the full article…
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£2,491 raised for Cancer Focus NI
I was absolutely delighted with my final fundraising total of £2,491 for Cancer Focus NI for the London marathon! Thank you so much to each and every one of the lovely people who sponsored me. Cancer Focus NI is our local cancer charity, providing support and practical help to people Read the full article…
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London marathon
I was delighted to finish the London marathon on Sunday, 2nd October, in a time of 4 hours, 44 minutes and 50 seconds. Nowhere near my best time, but the crowds, volunteers and other runners made it an amazing experience!! The London marathon starts near Greenwich, runs past the Cutty Read the full article…
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