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- Police Mutual becomes part of Royal London
- Mark Rennison joins Royal London Board as non-executive director
- Financial advice improves emotional wellbeing
- Number of grandparents getting state pension help to look after grandchildren surges
- Police Mutual to become part of Royal London
- £575m paid in protection claims 2019
- Rise of the female breadwinner: Woman earns the most in one-in-four households
- Royal London Announces Sale of Ascentric
- "Workers taking ill health early retirement risk unexpected pensions tax bill – new FOI"
- Revealed: Councils that don't return ashes from a public health funeral
- Young women putting financial futures at risk by opting out of pensions
- Three million Brits put off buying a new home because of Brexit
- Bereaved are burdened with record high funeral debt
- The global outlook remains "a tug-of-war between stimulus and trade tensions"
- New Chief Executive Barry O’Dwyer joins Royal London
- Why taking money from the ‘wrong’ pension pot could cost you dear
- Little known tax rule means parents can give triple boost to their children by paying into their pensions
- Government receives one complaint every hour about tax-free childcare
- Finding the right medicine - how to fix the problems between doctors and their pension scheme
- New research shows women at risk of financial meltdown
- New FOI reveals far more low-paid workers missing out on pension tax relief than previously thought - Royal London
- Half a million workers past pension age may be paying unnecessary tax on their state pension
- 'Groundbreaking' new research reveals 'Lifetime Allowance timebomb' set to hit more than a million workers
- “New FOI reply reveals over 100,000 savers could face shock six figure tax bills following tiny uplifts to their pension – urgent need for clarity from HMRC”
- Royal London reunites lost policyholders with £14 million
- new research shows divorced women are ‘pensions poor relations’
- RLAM against forced divestment of Unilever under single listing
- Buried in debt: Mourners borrow £1,700 to pay for loved ones' funerals
- Will we ever summit the Pension Mountain New analysis from Royal London
- MPs 'misled' over Budget stealth tax – Steve Webb, Royal London
- Perplexed by wills
- Half of the UK would rather miss the funeral of a loved one than tune in via a live-stream
- "Financial advice provides £47,000 wealth uplift in a decade" – new research from Royal London and the International Longevity Centre
- Royal London introduces beneficiary nomination
- Half the value of your home at risk from average care home stay
- Ascentric offers advisers access to Puma AIM portfolios
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Press releases 2021
- August
- Jane Guyett CBE joins Royal London board as non-executive director
- Positive first half performance despite continued lockdown
- Royal London says, “This is not the time to be passive” as it embeds responsible investment in pension funds
- Couples could be missing out on Marriage Allowance from previous tax years
- Royal London welcomes Claire Molloy and Shaunagh Brown as brand ambassadors
- Inflation dip temporary
- 15.9m UK adults more financially vulnerable as a result of the pandemic
- Mixed picture on consumer confidence
- Shaunagh Brown attends Girls Rugby Club with Royal London
- Pensioners will be ‘deeply disappointed’ about change to triple lock, particularly women and self-employed
- Wealthy parent bonus could be even higher if you consider pension savings
- Social care news should bring much needed framework for the sector
- Decision to include pension contributions in furlough scheme was crucial to avert savings drop off during pandemic
- July
- Royal London responds to the FCA consultation on a Consumer Duty
- Revealed: the home improvements that add the most value to your property in 2021 (and the real reasons we renovate)
- Royal London boosts critical illness cover providing enhanced outcomes for parents
- Investment Pathways and ESG in spotlight as IGC report finds Royal London continues to provide value for money
- Over half of consumers want their pension invested responsibly to help tackle climate change
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- June
- FCA Consumer Duty is welcome but we must go further to include environment
- Act now to protect standard of living, says mutual Royal London
- May
- 1 in 4 people more likely to increase pension contributions if they understood tax relief better
- Strong UK PMI data bodes well, but signals more price pressure
- Royal London removes COVID-19 restrictions to underwriting
- UK inflation - jumping out of the range
- Royal London appoints Vidur Bahree as Group Investment Director
- Increasing pension contributions at key life stages has merit but we need to implement 2017 review proposals
- The Rt Hon Ruth Davidson to join Royal London board as Non-Executive Director
- April
- We must tackle misconceptions fuelling advice gap as 9.4m people miss out – Royal London
- Taboo breaking new book explores How to Die Well, spearheaded by Royal London
- UK PMIs signal robust growth
- Glencore progresses on climate, but further improvements needed on pay
- Royal London pays record £591m in protection claims
- Royal London launches innovation programme with social entrepreneurs to find bold solutions to build resilience to life shocks
- RLAM boosts responsible investment team with the appointment of head of ESG research
- Life begins at fifty-five: New study reveals how the over 55s are planning to live life to the fullest in a post-pandemic world
- Royal London launches innovation programme with social entrepreneurs
- March
- Encouraging to see pension contribution bounceback after coronavirus dip
- Government announcements on IHT and McCloud are welcome
- Investment fraud victims pay the highest price
- UK CPI falls unexpectedly
- UK PMI: jumping ahead of the end of lockdown
- What Royal London’s support for women’s rugby means to Maggie Alphonsi and other female players
- Royal London supports customers through Covid-19 with £13.1m paid in claims
- RLAM appoints Hans Georgeson as CEO
- Self-employed must earn nearly £10,000 a year more than full-time staff to make up for lost employee benefits
- Giving up smoking could save you £16,000 in insurance premiums
- Top 5 tips for writing a will
- Lions agree strategic partnership with Royal London
- Strong flows into sustainable funds drives growth in assets under management
- Revealed: The property features that made lockdown harder and how this has changed buyers’ requirements for their next home
- Contactless payment limit increase welcomed but concerns over card theft and overspending
- Royal London responds to Chancellor’s Budget
- UK gilt markets following budget announcement
- Extension of Covid relief for economy very welcome
- Welcome 'spend now worry later' stance in budget
- Royal London enhances adviser and employer support through acquisition of Wealth Wizards from Liverpool Victoria
- February
- High time 'buy now, pay later' deals are regulated
- Royal London launches protection menu tool for advisers
- Royal London launches Investment Pathways
- Government decision on McCloud brings greater certainty for members
- RLAM launches Global Sustainable Credit Fund
- RLAM welcomes vote on Glencore's climate action plan as it transitions to a low carbon future
- Royal London paid £13.1 million for Covid-19 claims
- UK GDP - avoiding a fall
- RLAM lists framework of opportunities for 2021 AGM season
- Energy companies could do more to help their disabled customers
- Royal London supports customers through Covid-19
- January
- RLAM appoints Kevin Flood as Head of Dealing
- Fallout from COVID as number of people accessing pensions continues to rise
- RLAM strengthens Industrial and Logistics team with new hire
- What you need to know before consolidating pensions
- Grim PMI as lockdown hits
- Royal London adds Underwrite Later option for Business Protection and Relevant Life Plans
- UK inflation: bumping around before a bounce
- Government must take urgent action on pension contribution rates or risk undermining AE success
- Renters in arrears at the mercy of landlords
- September
- US FOMC: Taper conditions “all but met”
- Extra funding "desperately needed to heat homes and families"
- Engagement with companies is an opportunity to positively influence ESG behaviours and practices
- Families need to find £107 extra to pay monthly bills from October
- Universal state pension system far from universally understood
- Royal London reduces carbon intensity of equity funds in pension default solution by 12%
- Carbon Tracker report: RLAM calls for government policy and economic intervention at COP26
- Gloucestershire Cricket partners with ACE and Royal London to give young black people opportunities in cricket
- October
- RLAM welcomes EDF's Just Transition strategy ahead of COP26
- RLAM celebrates Centrica's inclusion of Just Transition in its climate plan
- Jamie Jenkins, Royal London’s Director of Policy, reacts to today’s Budget
- Chancellor's Budget: Pension boost for low earners as Government address net pay anomaly
- Chancellor's Budget: Improving numeracy skills is a win for the economy
- Chancellor's Budget: Minimum wage to rise, but will it be swallowed up by higher living costs?
- Only one in five young adults have a will
- Investors should not solely rely on Government for Just Transition
- Workplace pension contributions - UK can't rest on its laurels
- UK CPI Inflation: temporary dip
- Supportive government policy needed to tackle climate change
- Pensions reboot: three in five restart contributions after pandemic knocked back payments
- Contactless concerns- Don’t get ‘tap happy’ with your contactless card
- RLAM calls for mandatory disclosures of Net Zero emissions plans ahead of COP26
- Women’s Lions feasibility study group announced
- Chancellor of the Exchequer opens Royal London House in Alderley Park
- November
- Royal London receives court approval to consolidate with profits funds of previously acquired businesses
- Royal London becomes first mutual company to use Pawprint for Business
- Stay savvy this Black Friday with Royal London's top tips
- Delayed health checks show a worrying trend, with critical illness claims significantly lower
- Inflation leaps to 4.2%
- Today’s CPI figures increases the chance of a December rate rise
- Global economists update Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' for the 21st century climate crisis
- With-profits customers approve Royal London’s proposals to increase benefits
- UK GDP: Facing challenges now and ahead
- Royal London introduce new ABI mental health standards
- Millions unaware of the power of their pension
- RLAM applauds Scottish Power's Just Transition strategy
- Disappointment for savers as Bank holds base rates
- Interest rates on hold, but not for long
- Are UK interest rates about to rise?
- December
- Delay to self-assessment late filing penalties welcomed
- New Year’s resolutions revealed
- File or fine? Royal London’s tips to avoid missing the self-assessment tax return this January
- RLAM appoints Siobhan Clarke as CIOO
- Protecting savings from soaring inflation and living costs
- Royal London confirms offer of talks to give LV= members a mutual future
- December
- Expect more interest rate rises
- Interest rates continue to climb
- Downside inflation surprise won’t stop rate rises (yet)
- Jump in over-50s coming out of retirement
- RLAM pre-lets its flagship office development, The Earnshaw on New Oxford Street
- UK GDP: An expected bounce; Still weak
- Cost of living and Christmas concerns still take priority over climate issues in the wake of COP27
- November
- Don’t confuse value with price
- Royal London announces sale of Police Mutual healthcare and Police Mutual general insurance businesses to Bspoke Group
- Acquisition of Responsible Life and Responsible Lending
- Autumn Statement commentary on lifetime allowance update from Clare Moffat
- Autumn Statement commentary on National Insurance changes from Clare Moffat
- Autumn Statement commentary from Jamie Jenkins
- UK GDP – recession avoidance
- Consumer Duty fair value prompts 37% of adviser firms to change their fee structure
- Continued reprieve for those worried about housing costs