Alarmingly, it is estimated that there are only about 100,000 registered Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) made by adults in the UK. That is significantly fewer than 1% of those that should have one!!
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What is the outlook for interest rates?
UK interest rates were held at a record low for the 25th month in a row last week, which has posed questions to contractors who currently have a mortgage or are thinking of taking one. How long can this last? Should I assume rates will go up and take a 5 year fixed rate, or gamble that they will stay low and take the risk on a variable deal? Sound familiar?
Private Medical Insurance – The need for advice in a complex market
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) is a complex and confusing market place. Terry Field of Tag Professional Specialist Advice Management met with Mike Tilley of Cheshire Healthcare Limited, specialist independent PMI adviser to ask some questions on this complex subject: Terry – Why do people need professional advice in respect of PMI? Mike: Arranging insurance is [...]
Is the British Tax System Too Complex?
Let’s be honest, apart from the tax accountants amongst us, tax has never been the most interesting or easy to follow topic. But is the UK’s tax code unnecessarily complex? Or are we all just being a bit precious? Does the complexity help us or hinder us?
Will mobiles on the underground enhance our travel experience?
The recent proposal of mobile coverage to the underground by 2012 have sparks mixed reaction from commuters. It hasn’t been welcomed with open arms as expected. I wonder if it will improve our mundane commute into work or make it more stressful?
Boris Johnson believes phone coverage on the underground network is “the way to go”. He acknowledges that this proposal will not be embraced by all commuters. However, “we have got to give people the ability to text and perhaps have some coverage for voice telephony.” He has set a deadline of 2012 for mobile coverage underground.
Great New Job Opportunity in Dundedin
SENIOR CONSULTANT – NEW ZEALAND Are you an experienced Senior Management Consultant/Deputy Programme Director looking for an autonomous job you can really sink your teeth into? Do you also want a challenge that will take you to the other side of the world, reward you with a great salary package and allow you to [...]