an I live in Canada but can I get my state pension paid in sterling? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:02:32 GMT I have been a permanent resident in Canada and had dual citizenship since 1977. I have opened a sterling bank account with HSBC in Canada - can my British state pension be paid into it? Full Article
an Pension tax relief cuts would be another bad intergenerational deal By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:00:46 GMT Moves such as cutting higher rate tax relief are often depicted as hitting the wealthy older generation, but that's disingenuous. Full Article
an I will inherit £25k while my younger brother gets £5m - can I fight this? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:47:34 GMT I feel aggrieved my inheritance is going to be £25k while my brother will likely get £975k from my father in addition to the £4m in properties he's already received. Full Article
an Can the council make me homeless if money for mum's care home runs out? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:50:20 GMT There's enough money to keep up with my mum's care home payments until Christmas. I'm keeping the heating switched off and have cut down on groceries to try to save some extra money. Full Article
an My chef husband gets paid via tips in a tronc - can we claim child benefit? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:51:46 GMT Would tips be taken into consideration for child benefit? If they aren't then his income falls below the threshold at which child benefit is removed. The child benefit rules and common traps explained... Full Article
an JEFF PRESTRIDGE: New Chancellor Rishi Sunak needs to make his mark...by improving our pensions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:00:14 GMT With the smell of a spring Budget in the air comes the rumour of yet more restrictions on the tax relief available to boost our pension saving. But how will Mr Sunak treat pension savers? Full Article
an Could an inheritance tax overhaul hit Bank of Mum and Dad? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:25:59 GMT Proposed changes to inheritance tax could make it more costly to help children onto the housing ladder, with a proposed 10% tax levied on sums above £30,000 given away each year. Full Article
an How can an £18,000 investment-linked insurance policy be worth 60p? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:08:42 GMT The controversial investment-linked insurance policies were popular decades ago, but have since been all but abandoned by customers and firms after an explosion in complaints. Full Article
an Pension pots locked as financial advisers can't afford insurance By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:53:23 GMT One financial advice firm has told how its premiums rose from £3,700 in 2009 to £45,000 in 2019. Another adviser says premiums jumped from £22,736 in 2017 to £112,000 in 2018. Full Article
an Vanguard's Sipp is the UK's cheapest ever DIY pension By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:56:07 GMT Vanguard says the new self-invested personal pension scheme is designed to cut the 'cost and complexity' of saving for retirement. Full Article
an Should you put more cash into your pension in case of Budget changes? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:39:31 GMT Rookie Chancellor Rishi Sunak was given a month to prepare for the Budget on March 11. Will Government top-ups into retirement savings pots be lowered to the 20 per cent basic rate for everyone? Full Article
an Could my ex-husband sabotage a pension before handing it over to me? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:02:30 GMT What is to stop my ex-husband converting everything to useless shares that are falling in value? Barrister Rhys Taylor explains how pensions are handled when couples divorce. Full Article
an RUTH SUNDERLAND: We need a Budget for savers By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:54:58 GMT If the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak wants to appeal to Tory voters in the shires and the new converts in the Red Wall seats of the North, he should use his first Budget to end the war of attrition on savers. Full Article
an How fast should you spend your pension pot? Many withdraw 8% a year By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:06:17 GMT 'Cash today, poverty tomorrow must be avoided, as large withdrawals from pension pots could mean later life hardship for many,' says the Association of British Insurers. Full Article
an BEN WILKINSON: Freedom can be costly when it comes to pensions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:45:20 GMT Five years after the introduction of pension freedoms, the Association of British Insurers is warning that many middle-aged savers may not be doing what's best with their pension pots. Full Article
an Campaigners against Continental Wealth Management take fight to court By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:06:33 GMT After the failure by UK authorities to take action, campaigners have launched a private prosecution on the Costa Blanca where many of the rogue schemes now operate. Full Article
an Claim pension credit if you are over 75 and could lose free TV licence By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 07:40:35 GMT Pension credit is a benefit for the poorest pensioners, and a surge in applications is likely to be underway due to the decision to means test pensioners for the free TV licence. Full Article
an Richest retirees have an income 17 TIMES bigger than poorest By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 09:07:04 GMT The pension incomes of Britain's richest retirees are now 17 times higher than those of the poorest as the gap between the two has nearly doubled over the past decade. Full Article
an When will age you can access pension cash rise from 55 to 57? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:58:28 GMT Anyone aged 47 or under must plan ahead if they want to retire earlier than 57, or will need cash for other purposes like paying off mortgages, home renovations or university fees for their children. Full Article
an What to do with your pension if you are hard up or made redundant By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:53:18 GMT We explain how you can mitigate the fallout from reducing or ending pension contributions for a time. Don't panic, stay vigilant against scams, and keep paying in if you can afford it. Full Article
an Child benefit claims plummet, meaning more parents lose state pension credits By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:31:30 GMT The number of families claiming child benefit has plunged by 44,000 to 7.28m over a year, and has fallen by well over half a million since 2012. Full Article
an I wrongly thought I got divorced - can my wife share an inheritance? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:09:54 GMT We separated 20 years ago. I am about to inherit from an estate and have a small private pension and a full state pension. Can my wife claim on them? Lawyer Lisa Pepper, of Osbornes Law, replies. Full Article
an Steve Webb answers your pension questions here By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:48:41 GMT Former Pensions Minister Steve is This is Money's Agony Uncle. Here's where you can check out all his previous columns to see if any involve issues affecting you. Full Article
an Savers transferring final salary pensions will get warning letters By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:23:10 GMT Any saver expressing interest in ditching a final salary pension is to be warned off in a letter telling them it's unlikely to be in their best interests. Full Article
an David Walliams announces he will release a free audio story daily By Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:32:47 +0000 The Britain's Got Talent judge tweeted the good news, revealing the first story will be from his The World's Worst Children series. Full Article
an Amanda Holden enjoys a scenic jog in London park with daughter Lexi, 14, and dog Rudie By Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:51:20 +0000 The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, displayed her toned figure in gym gear as she got some fresh air with her family. Full Article
an Amanda Holden says the NHS 'saved her life' as she urges public to take part in #ClapForCarers event By Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:43:00 +0000 The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, praised the NHS amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, while speaking about them on Wednesday's edition of Heart Breakfast. Full Article
an Amanda Holden shares selfie with girls Hollie and Lexi before nominating BGT judges to pet challenge By Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:29:19 +0000 The radio host, 49, shared a sweet selfie with daughters Hollie, eight and 14-year-old Lexi on Instagram on Thursday before nominating fellow BGT judges to a fun pet challenge. Full Article
an Alesha Dixon's baby girl Anaya joins her in the gym for cute mother-daughter home workouts By Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:34:39 +0100 The Britain's Got Talent judge was joined by seven-month old Anaya - the younger of her two children with partner Azuka Ononye as she kicked off her week with some free exercise. Full Article
an War veteran Colin Thackery says we have to be 'disciplined' to beat coronavirus By Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:54:28 +0100 Chelsea war veteran Colin Thackery, 90, told on GMB we have to be 'disciplined' and 'do what we're told' to beat coronavirus - but admitted he finds it 'highly amusing' that people are stockpiling toilet roll. Full Article
an Alesha Dixon shares sweet photos of her daughters Azura, six, and Anaya, seven months By Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:01:37 +0100 The Britain's Got Talent judge posted a photo of Azura, six, sweetly kissing her little sister Anaya, seven months, on the cheek. Full Article
an BGT: First look at wild and wacky auditions ahead of Easter air date By Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:23:18 +0100 The preview features a montage of some of the show's wackiest auditions yet, as the nation sets out to wow judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden. Full Article
an Britain's Got Talent announce new online spin-off Unseen to replace More Talent By Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:51:47 +0100 The eight mini episodes will be released on ITV Hub minutes after the main show ends, to showcase some of the more bizarre and wacky acts who auditioned for the show. Full Article
an Amanda Holden enjoys her daily run with daughter Hollie, 8, amid coronavirus lockdown By Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:09:54 +0100 Amanda Holden looked delighted to be getting her exercise in as she enjoyed her daily run with daughter Hollie, eight on Thursday. Full Article
an So, David Walliams, is your granny REALLY a gangster? the author was asked by child fans By Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:26:40 +0100 To grown-ups, David Walliams (pictured, with child fans Evie and Ed) is the Little Britain star who brings his humorous touch to Britain's Got Talent. But to children, he's the reigning king of fiction. Full Article
an Simon Cowell enjoys family bike ride with Lauren Silverman and their son Eric, six, in Malibu By Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:22:32 +0100 The music mogul, 60, has been self-isolating with his other half, 42, after California residents were put under lockdown in late March. Full Article
an Amanda Holden takes out her bin in style as she sizzles in shimmering fuchsia evening gown By Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:53:18 +0100 The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, donned a fuchsia dress with a daring leg spit as she strutted her stuff while taking out her rubbish. Full Article
an Alan Carr takes out his bin in a sparkling silver jumpsuit and orange wig By Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:43:06 +0100 The comedian's husband Paul Drayton uploaded the hilarious clip to Instagram with the RuPaul's Drag Race UK judge wearing the sparkling suit with a bright orange wig. Full Article
an 'It's all about Eric and what he would like': Britain's Got Talent RETURNS to TV screens By Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:24:33 +0100 Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday along bringing a new batch of contestants hoping to wow the judges with their skills. Full Article
an Amanda Holden admits she hopes Simon Cowell's weight loss will help him return to Mr Nasty By Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:32:13 +0100 The music and TV mogul lost the impressive amount of weight after adopting a healthier vegan lifestyle last year, and Amanda is hoping for other big changes in her pal too. Full Article
an Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts play with a heart-shaped pillow in fun clip By Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:24:40 +0100 The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, and the Pussycat Doll, 38, put on typically playful displays as they larked around their empty office at Global Studios in a bid to cheer up the nation on Tuesday. Full Article
an Alesha Dixon admits she's 'constantly at battle' with the prospect of having more kids By Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:09:33 +0100 The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, has admitted she's 'constantly at battle' with the prospect of growing her family in this week's edition of the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast. Full Article
an Amanda Holden puts on a leggy display in a navy polka dot minidress and white heels By Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:33:37 +0100 The presenter, 49, looked effortlessly stylish as she slipped into a navy polka dot dress, teamed with white heels as she left her Heart Radio show on Tuesday. Full Article
an Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly recreate Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait By Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:57:15 +0100 Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly looked unrecognisable as they recreated Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait from 1434 on Instagram on Tuesday. Full Article
an A glimpse inside Amanda Holden's VERY lavish lockdown By Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:59:18 +0100 Amanda Holden has shared a glimpse into her extremely glamorous lockdown life on Instagram. Full Article
an Britain's Got Talent EXC: The judges can't bear to look at VERY bendy contortionist By Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:04:43 +0100 In a new clip released ahead of the series' debut, at the Manchester auditions the panel could not bring themselves to look at the contestant Full Article
an Amanda Holden reveals she'd put 'ANYTHING in her mouth' if she went on I'm A Celebrity. By Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 23:53:28 +0100 The BGT judge, 49, revealed she would take part on I'm A Celebrity but only on one condition and stated that she would 'put anything in her mouth' when it comes to the dreaded Bushtucker trails. Full Article
an Britain's Got Talent SPOILER: First audition sees contortionist and dancing Dachshunds By Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:01:00 +0100 The new series, which was filmed earlier this year before the UK COVID-19 lockdown, sees St Anne's Gospel Choir from London kick off the auditions. Full Article
an BGT EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Holden reveals there are translators for CATS AND DOGS By Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:45:09 +0100 In an exclusive clip from the new online spin-off series Unseen, Amanda gives Simon some insight into translators that are available for their furry friends, leading him to say they've 'got to get one.' Full Article
an BGT: Amanda and Alesha in TEARS at choir Sign Along With Us as they receive the FIRST golden buzzer By Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 21:27:05 +0100 Britain's Got Talent saw choir Sign Along With Us leave judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in tears with their heart-rending rendition of This Is Me from The Greatest Dancer. Full Article