Pope Leo looks to MAGA megadonors to shore up Church finances – POLITICO
The Vatican’s income is mainly derived from property assets and donations including from bishops and Peter’s Pence, the…
France to cut extra €4.7B in spending this year as debt hits new record – POLITICO
“The additional effort decided today reflects a clear determination to act without delay to meet our targets for…
Defiant Bayrou won’t concede defeat on pension reform talks – POLITICO
Bayrou admitted that an agreement hadn’t yet been found on how to compensate workers who have physically demanding…
French PM under fire as pensions ‘conclave’ concludes without agreement – POLITICO
Though President Emmanuel Macron commended Bayrou for his insistence “on the importance of reaching an agreement” in comments…
Is Ireland sliding into a gerontocracy where the older generation dominates?
A gerontocracy is a system where the elderly hold sway, governing by and for their own interests. The…
Retirement savers at risk of ‘worrying scams’ as inheritance tax overhaul looms
Retirement savers are becoming increasingly anxious about forthcoming inheritance tax (IHT) changes that will bring pensions into the…
State pension shortfall looms as sick Britons could miss out on nearly £150k in ‘lost income’
British workers are at risk of being slapped with a £150,000 state pension shortfall in retirement due to…
Rachel Reeves urged to launch ‘universal pension system’ as 1m workers unable to save for retirement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being called to launch a “universal pension” system as more than one million “invisible…
State Pension payments after a spouse or loved one dies – inheritance rules and who can claim
More than half a million pensioners were receiving over £5,000 a year in inherited Serps payments in 2023/24.…
Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates?
ADVERTISEMENT In most European countries, the average income of people over 65 is lower than that of the…
How much can a £100,000 pension pot give you in retirement? Britons can now secure ‘best returns for over a decade’
A £100,000 pension pot can now secure a significantly higher retirement income through annuities compared to recent years.…
State Pensioners urged to make broadband check that could cut bill by hundreds
People who receive State Pension from the DWP and are on a low income may be able to…