New research from Royal London reveals how to protect your money from inflation and extremely low interest rates on savings. The research shows you could lose as much as a third (34%) of the “real value” of your money by keeping savings in high street savings account over ten years.

Chancellor's Budget: Improving numeracy skills is a win for the economy

Following the Chancellor’s announcement of a new UK-wide programme to improve numeracy skills in today’s Budget, Sarah Pennells, our Consumer Finance Specialist comments.

Chancellor's Budget: Minimum wage to rise, but will it be swallowed up by higher living costs?

Sarah Pennells, Consumer Finance Specialist at Royal London, reacts to the news in the Chancellor's Budget that the National Living Wage is set to increase to £9.50 an hour from April 2022, which is a rise of 6.6%.

Only one in five young adults have a will

Only a fifth (21%) of those aged between 18-34 have created a will, compared to two thirds (68%) of those aged 55+ according to new research from mutual insurer, Royal London.

Investors should not solely rely on Government for Just Transition

Simonetta Spaveiri, engagement analyst at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) comments on today’s APPG for Local Authority Pension Funds report on “Responsible investment in a Just Transition 2021”.

RLAM calls for mandatory disclosures of Net Zero emissions plans ahead of COP26

Following a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer from leading UK companies requesting mandatory disclosures of net-zero emissions plans, Carlota Garcia-Manas, head of engagement at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) comments.

Workplace pension contributions - UK can't rest on its laurels

According to a global study of retirement systems, the UK was ranked ninth in the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2021. Jamie Jenkins, director of policy and external affairs at Royal London, comments on the UK's ranking.

UK CPI Inflation: temporary dip

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on UK inflation data.

Women’s Lions feasibility study group announced

The British & Irish Lions has today announced the formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility Steering Group.

Chancellor of the Exchequer opens Royal London House in Alderley Park

Royal London House, the new office of mutual insurer Royal London, has been officially opened in Alderley Park, Cheshire today by Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Right Honourable Rishi Sunak MP.

Extra funding "desperately needed to heat homes and families"

Sarah Pennells, Consumer Finance Specialist at Royal London, responds to the news that the Government has launched a £500m support fund for vulnerable households over winter.

Engagement with companies is an opportunity to positively influence ESG behaviours and practices

Jamie Jenkins, Royal London’s Director of Policy and External Affairs, comments following the news that Parliament’s Work and Pensions Committee has told the Government that COP26 is an opportunity to ‘green’ the world’s pensions.

Gloucestershire Cricket partners with ACE and Royal London to give young black people opportunities in cricket

Young black people in Bristol will be given the chance to become professional cricketers thanks to a new partnership between Gloucestershire Cricket, Royal London and ACE.

Carbon Tracker report: RLAM calls for government policy and economic intervention at COP26

Ashley Hamilton Claxton, head of responsible investment at Royal London Asset Management, commented on Carbon Tracker's latest report which found that oil giants will need to cut production by at least a third to meet global climate ambitions and the 1.5°C Paris climate target.

Shaunagh Brown attends Girls Rugby Club with Royal London

International rugby player Shaunagh Brown joined the Girls Rugby Club training camp in Horsham, West Sussex, on 16th August as part of her work with mutual insurer Royal London.

Pensioners will be ‘deeply disappointed’ about change to triple lock, particularly women and self-employed

Sarah Pennells, Consumer Finance Specialist at Royal London, comments on today’s announcement that the earnings benchmark of the state pension triple lock will be temporarily set aside for next year.

Wealthy parent bonus could be even higher if you consider pension savings

Sarah Pennells, Consumer Finance Specialist at Royal London, comments on research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), which found having wealthy parents leads to young adults being six times better off.

Mixed picture on consumer confidence

Sarah Pennells, Consumer Finance Specialist at Royal London, reacts to the GfK consumer confidence index

15.9m UK adults more financially vulnerable as a result of the pandemic

The pandemic has caused a dramatic rise in the UK’s financial vulnerability. 15.9 million people (30%) now feel more financially vulnerable than they did in March 2020, according to new research from mutual insurer Royal London.

Royal London welcomes Claire Molloy and Shaunagh Brown as brand ambassadors

Royal London is welcoming rugby players Claire Molloy and Shaunagh Brown as Royal London Ambassadors alongside the brand sponsorship of The British & Irish Lions.

Inflation dip temporary

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on UK inflation data.

Royal London says, “This is not the time to be passive” as it embeds responsible investment in pension funds

Royal London is further embedding responsible investment across its propositions through the introduction of ‘tilts’ to its £23bn2 passive equity funds - including in its flagship ‘Governed Range’.

Revealed: the home improvements that add the most value to your property in 2021 (and the real reasons we renovate)

A new report by mutual insurer, Royal London, asked homeowners how much more they would offer on their next home if the property had certain home improvements.

Investment Pathways and ESG in spotlight as IGC report finds Royal London continues to provide value for money

Royal London continues to provide value for money overall to its workplace customers according to the sixth report of its Independent Governance Committee (IGC).

Royal London responds to the FCA consultation on a Consumer Duty

Jamie Jenkins, Director of Policy & External Affairs at Royal London responds to the FCA’s consultation on a Consumer Duty.

Royal London boosts critical illness cover providing enhanced outcomes for parents

Royal London has boosted its critical illness cover (CIC) to help improve protection claims outcomes for parents and their children. The following changes will come into effect tomorrow (29th July).

Over half of consumers want their pension invested responsibly to help tackle climate change

New research from Royal London reveals more than half (57%) of consumers want their pension to be invested responsibly to help tackle climate change.

1 in 4 people more likely to increase pension contributions if they understood tax relief better

Fundamental aspects of pensions remain a mystery to many people with 27% of people admitting they have never even heard of tax relief, according to research from Royal London.

Strong UK PMI data bodes well, but signals more price pressure

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on UK PMI data.

UK inflation - jumping out of the range

Melanie Baker, RLAM's senior economist, comments on UK inflation data.

Increasing pension contributions at key life stages has merit but we need to implement 2017 review proposals

Jamie Jenkins, director of policy and external affairs at Royal London, comments on IFS research suggesting people should be encouraged to increase pension contributions at key life stages.

The Rt Hon Ruth Davidson to join Royal London board as Non-Executive Director

Royal London today announces the appointment of Ruth Davidson as non-executive director with effect from 8 June 2021.

Glencore progresses on climate, but further improvements needed on pay

Ahead of Glencore’s AGM, Ashley Hamilton Claxton, head of responsible investment at Royal London Asset Management comments.

Royal London pays record £591m in protection claims

Royal London paid 99.6% of all protection claims in 2020, totalling a record of £591m and helping around 86,000 customers.

Taboo breaking new book explores How to Die Well, spearheaded by Royal London

Tackling difficult but important conversations about death is the subject of a new book from mutual insurer Royal London, aiming to help readers navigate one of society’s lasting taboos. How To Die Well will be available for free from 26th April, including contributions from photographer and filmmaker Rankin and writers Rhik Samadder and Eimear McBride, and is born out of a conviction that dying well can be a fundamental part of living well.

UK PMIs signal robust growth

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on the UK PMI data.

Royal London launches innovation programme with social entrepreneurs to find bold solutions to build resilience to life shocks

Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life and pensions company, has launched a social innovation programme working with social enterprises, dedicated to creating and investing in bold new ways of building financial resilience to life shocks.

RLAM boosts responsible investment team with the appointment of head of ESG research

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) announces the appointment of Eli Haroush as head of ESG research.

Royal London launches innovation programme with social entrepreneurs to find bold solutions to build resilience to life shocks

Encouraging to see pension contribution bounceback after coronavirus dip

Our pension specialist Helen Morrissey responds to data showing a 12% rise in employee pension contributions to private sector defined contribution schemes between Q2 and Q3.

UK CPI falls unexpectedly

RLAM's senior economist, Melanie Baker, comments on UK CPI data.

UK PMI: jumping ahead of the end of lockdown

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management comments on the current UK PMI data.

Investment fraud victims pay the highest price

Sarah Pennells, head of financial capability, comments on the Which? warning over scams.

RLAM appoints Hans Georgeson as CEO

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) today announces the appointment of Hans Georgeson as Chief Executive Officer*. Hans will take over the role from Andrew Carter, who will retire at the end of June 2021 after more than 20 years at RLAM.

Royal London supports customers through Covid-19 with £13.1m paid in claims

Craig Paterson, Chief Underwriter at Royal London comments on the announcement that insurers paid out £202 million to families of people who died in 2020 due to coronavirus.

Royal London acquires 30% stake in Responsible Life and Responsible Lending

Royal London, the UK’s largest life, pensions and investment mutual, has acquired a 30% stake in later life lending and product specialists Responsible Life and Responsible Lending (Responsible Group). The deal is subject to regulatory approval.

Giving up smoking could save you £16,000 in insurance premiums

People who quit smoking could save up to £16,000 on their insurance premiums, Royal London has found.

Lions agree strategic partnership with Royal London

Royal London has today announced a new partnership with The British & Irish Lions, becoming the ‘Principal Partner’ of the Women’s Lions Programme.

Top 5 tips for writing a will

Free Wills Month is this month and Royal London has put together a list of top 5 tips for writing a will.

Strong flows into sustainable funds drives growth in assets under management

Royal London Financial Results 2020

Revealed: The property features that made lockdown harder and how this has changed buyers’ requirements for their next home

A new report by Royal London has revealed the most desirable property features home buyers are looking for, as well as the property features that made lockdown harder.

Contactless payment limit increase welcomed but concerns over card theft and overspending

Sarah Pennells, head of financial capability at Royal London, comments on the increase in contactless payments limit to £100.

Royal London responds to Chancellor’s Budget

Royal London responds to today’s (3 March) announcements affecting pensions and personal finance in the Chancellor’s Budget.

UK gilt markets following budget announcement

Ben Nicholl, fixed income fund manager at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), comments on the outlook for the UK gilt market following the Chancellor's budget.

Extension of Covid relief for economy very welcome

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on the Chancellor's budget.

Welcome 'spend now worry later' stance in budget

Trevor Greetham, head of multi asset at Royal London Asset Management, comments on the Chancellor's budget.

Royal London enhances adviser and employer support through acquisition of Wealth Wizards from Liverpool Victoria

Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, today announces the purchase, subject to regulatory approval, of Wealth Wizards, a market leading fintech business.

RLAM lists framework of opportunities for 2021 AGM season

Following the Investment Association’s outline of its expectations of companies this AGM season, Ashley Hamilton Claxton, head of responsible investment at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) comments.

Royal London paid £13.1 million for Covid-19 claims

Royal London paid £13.1 million for Covid-19 claims in 2020 helping the families of more than 2,100 customers.

Royal London supports customers through Covid-19

Responding to the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) figures which shows insurers are expected to pay up to £2.5 billion for Covid-19 related claims Craig Paterson, Chief Underwriter at Royal London, comments.

RLAM welcomes vote on Glencore's climate action plan as it transitions to a low carbon future

Carlota Garcia-Manas, senior responsible investment analyst at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), comments on Glencore's announcement today that the company will put their climate plan to a shareholder vote at its upcoming AGM.

UK GDP - avoiding a fall

RLAM's senior economist Melanie Baker comments on UK GDP data.

Taboo breaking new book explores How to Die Well, spearheaded by Royal London

UK CPI Inflation: temporary dip

Melanie Baker, senior economist at Royal London Asset Management, comments on UK inflation data.