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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Scottish widows - The Untold Story

How to track down lost pension pots

Finding all your pensions could be more straightforward than you think.

The Independent UK

More than 12m face ‘pension poverty’ in Britain — and it could get worse

Increase auto-enrolment pension contributions to ease future crisis, says Scottish Widows

The Independent UK

12.2m UK adults at risk of pension poverty in later life, report estimates

Factors people can control when pension saving can ‘easily be thrown off course’ by external events such as rising bills, Scottish Widows said.

Evening Standard

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More than 12 million UK adults at risk of ‘pension poverty’ when they retire, experts warn

The Scottish Widows forecast projects retirement outcomes for people aged 22 to 65 based on their savings, behaviours and income sources

The Independent UK

‘Game changing’ support set to help millions navigate their financial lives

Financial firms will be able to provide suggestions designed for groups of consumers with common characteristics.

The Independent UK

Three in 10 investors ‘contributing more despite market uncertainties’

Living costs and changes in personal circumstances were common factors influencing investment changes in the past three months, Scottish Widows said.

Evening Standard

Eight ways that people could get on top of their finances at an ‘admin party’

Admin nights involve people holding get-togethers with friends to tackle tasks and get their finances on track.

Evening Standard

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Nearly one in five adults have a side hustle, survey indicates

Buying and selling, designing and looking after pets are popular ways to raise extra cash, according to research released by Scottish Widows.

Evening Standard

Large number of Brits now have an additional job or side hustle, study reveals

Buying and selling, designing and looking after pets are popular ways to raise extra cash, according to research released by Scottish Widows

The Independent UK

Majority of investors planning to boost portfolios in 2026, survey finds

Scottish Widows commissioned a survey of more than 1,000 UK investors with a minimum of £100,000 in investable assets, who have a pension.

Evening Standard

Menopause and caring responsibilities ‘contributing to pensions gender gap’

Scottish Widows found that women are often not planning financially for career breaks or considering the impact on their retirement.

Evening Standard

Experts reveal the key reasons behind increasing pensions gender gap

Women who had taken a career break were also more likely than men to say that it had reduced their ability to save, the report found

The Independent UK

Workers face retirement crisis as one in three can’t cover basic needs

Part-time workers are particularly vulnerable

The Independent UK

One in three UK workers ‘at risk of not being able to cover costs in retirement’

A lack of engagement with pensions ‘is holding people back from taking their best shot at long-term saving’, Scottish Widows said.

Evening Standard

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Track down old pensions and prioritise long-term finances, Britons urged

A new campaign is encouraging people to prioritise their savings in a similar way to their health and fitness

Evening Standard

Ross Kemp urges people to strengthen their pension to ‘gain some serious pounds’

The actor and presenter takes part in a fitness workout for a new Pay Your Pension Some Attention campaign.

The Independent UK

‘Critical’ need to close the UK’s self-employed pensions gap

Research for Scottish Widows has indicated 39% of self-employed people are not saving enough for retirement, and 23% are not saving anything at all.

Evening Standard

Scottish Widows owes it to the UK taxpayer to invest in British companies

The pension giant plans to cut its exposure to UK equities from 12% to 3%

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The Independent UK

The UK regions where almost 50% of people could be ‘unable to afford basic needs in retirement’

Pension savings levels have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living, according to a new report

Evening Standard

39% of people ‘not on track to afford even a minimum lifestyle when they retire’

The research from Scottish Widows highlighted several groups of people who may be at particular risk of falling short financially in retirement.

The National (Scotland)

University denies purchasing iconic building as staff face cuts

A union has called for urgent clarity from Edinburgh University after it published an “incorrect” memo that said the cash-strapped institution…

The Guardian - UK

Major UK investors join push for retail giants to pay workers ‘real living wage’

Axa and Scottish Widows back ShareAction campaign for chains such as Next to pay at least £12.60 an hour

The Independent UK

Shareholder activists target high street retail giants over low wages

Next, M&S and JD Sports are being urged to provide more transparency on approaches to pay amid cost of living woes for workers.

Marie Claire

Mind the wealth gap: why women still have less than men and what you can do about it

How money has changed for women, the wealth gaps we need to close and how to do it.

The Independent UK

A pensions expert explains 3 ways to get to grips with your retirement savings

Many people don’t think they’ll ever be able to stop work, research for Scottish Widows has revealed.

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