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September 2010Prudential increases dividend and profits The first set of results for Prudential since the collapse of its deal to buy Asian insurer AIA have proved to better than expected. Operating profits for the first half of 2010 rose 41 percent to £968 million.
New banking presence for the high street Following in the footsteps of the launch of Metro Bank's first branch and the acquisition of a banking licence by Virgin Money, NBNK has raised more than £50 million through a share issue, which it will use to buy branches from existing banks.
Retirement plans change drastically amid economic uncertainty The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition's plans to scrap the current default retirement age (DRA) from October 2011 will come as welcome news to those approaching retirement age, considering the continued uncertainty across all markets and the rising cost of living.
Three-Quarters Of Taxpayers Opt For Online Returns As the 31 October deadline looms for paper tax returns, new figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveal that growing numbers of individual taxpayers are opting for online filing.
IHT In The Spotlight HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a consultation into tackling inheritance tax avoidance associated with trusts.
Taxpayers Warned Of Phone Con HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to be vigilant following reports that thieves are making phone calls pretending to be the taxman. |
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