UK Retirees Failing to take Advantage of the Open Market Option http://blueriverwm.co.uk/annuity-buyers-not-u... Latest figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have revealed that fewer people are taking up the Open Market Option when purchasing their annuity policy.
Enhanced Life Annuity Payments 22 Percent Higher http://blueriverwm.co.uk/enhanced-life-annuit... New research suggests that enhanced life annuities payments are on average 22% a year higher than payments in standard annuities.
Morrissey Bottled Off Stage in Liverpool http://www.tincan.tv/features/music/376/thing... Former Smiths singer Morrissey cancels show after being hit with a bottle...
EU Rules Could Cut Annuity Rates http://www.annuities4u.com/eu-rules-could-cut... Pensioners could receive less income when they buy an annuity with their pension savings after new EU rules come into force.
England 'Divorce Capital' of Europe http://premierdivorce.co.uk/pages/posts/engla... A senior family lawyer has labelled England as the ”˜divorce capital of Europe’ with a divorce system that is both ”˜paternalistic and unprincipled’.
Choosing the Right Franchise Investment http://wok2go.co.uk/choosing-the-right-franch... There is little doubt that buying a franchise is a great way to start your own business. If you are planning to invest in a franchise how do you decide which one to buy?
House Prices Could Fall 30% http://wowproperty.co.uk/news/barclays-boss-h... The group chief executive of Barclays has warned house prices could fall 30 per cent from their 2007 peak.John Varley, in an interview to be broadcast on Sky News, said the drop could be accompanied by a rise in unemployment.
UK Public Prefer Franchises http://www.wok2go.co.uk/node/48... Research has indicated that a majority of people in the UK prefer to buy goods and services from franchised businesses.
When questioned a significant percentage of individuals stated that if given a choice between buying from a franchise or from a non-franchise business they would choose to buy the franchised brand.
Londoners need more affordable housing http://wowproperty.co.uk/news/londoners-need-... Londoners are desperately in need of more affordable housing, says former deputy Mayor, Nick Gavron.Mr Gavron has spoken out against Boris Johnson's housing strategy because, he claims, it does little to help those worse off.
Divorce Rates Fall to 26 Year Low http://jmslaw.co.uk/news/2008/09/divorce-rate... New statistics have shown that divorce rates in the UK have fallen to their lowest rate for over two decades.
