Later life challenges have changed since last coronation, says pension provider Scottish Widows compared the UK’s retirement savings landscape with that in the era of the previous coronation in 1953. The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
Families still waiting for payouts after Scottish Widow customer service 'meltdown' In January, Scottish Widows' chief operating officer Donald MacKechnie revealed that 6,000 people were still waiting for their complaint over late payments to be resolved Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023
Abandoned Edinburgh building to be taken over for five day festival with theatre, film and music Edinburgh is set for a five day extravaganza of music, art, theatre and film housed in one of the city’s abandoned buildings as the Hidden Door festival returns - this year housed at the former Scottish Widows offices. Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2023
How power of attorney can protect your future finances Sorting out power of attorney is an essential safety net for you and your family. By Vicky Shaw. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
Scottish business leaders share their hopes for Budget as Jeremy Hunt vows to go for growth Announcements due on energy bills and childcare support Insider UK · Mar 15, 2023
Pension experts urge to start saving young as women retire with £123k less than men Pay gaps don't just affect your working years but can impact your pensions with women's pots averaging £123k less than men's despite working for the same number of years Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
One in three ‘do not understand how power of attorney can be used’ Some 41% of married couples have power of attorney in place, according to Scottish Widows. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Warning to unmarried couples living together in UK Unmarried couples need to take an urgent look at their finances Liverpool Echo · Jan 3, 2023
Unmarried couples risking missing out on life insurance payouts – research Just 52% of people in an unmarried couple know if their partner has a life insurance policy, according to Scottish Widows. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022
Festival set to take over former Scottish Widows head office Scheduled for redevelopment, the music and arts event will make use of the building at the end of May Insider UK · Nov 24, 2022
Abandoned Edinburgh building to be taken over for five-day music and arts festival Having recently transformed the former Royal High School building on Regent Terrace for a similar event, the disused Scottish Widows building on Dalkeith Road will now be given a new lease a life Edinburgh Live · Nov 24, 2022
Single mums worry most about not having enough money during retirement years New Scottish Widows report suggests the cost of living crisis is impacting lone parent households most. Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
Scottish Widows appoints new chief executive The appointment follows Antonio Lorenzo’s decision to retire in 2023 Insider UK · Nov 16, 2022
72% of single mothers worried about running out of money in retirement – report Economic conditions are making it harder than ever to fix the deep inequalities that underlie the pensions gap, Scottish Widows said. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022 Financial firms accused of adding to pain of vulnerable customers People dealing with critical illness or bereavement say poor customer service at insurers and banks often puts them through a new ordeal
Edinburgh Live · Oct 30, 2022 The imposing Edinburgh building that split opinion with locals and now lies empty The building, designed specifically for the company, has stood there for nearly 45 years, but Scottish Widows moved their 2,200-strong staff out in 2020.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022 Scottish Widows has been so heartless after my wife died of cancer I can’t get the £44,875 it owes me from our plan, and I’ve bills to pay
Insider UK · Aug 5, 2022 Scottish Widows and former HBOS funds among the UK's worst performing Report names and shames 31 consistently poor performing funds holding £10.7bn of investors wealth
Insider UK · Jun 30, 2022 Scottish Widows names new chairman The financial services group has been seeking a replacement for Nick Prettejohn since he stepped down in September
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022 Scottish Widows appoints Wheway chair He will retain lead at Centrica but step down from senior AXA UK role
Wales Online · Jun 29, 2022 New report finds three in four people ‘taking action to cope with financial pressures’ The cost of living crisis is a concern for 81 per cent of adults a report by Scottish Widows has found
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022 Three in four people ‘taking action to cope with financial pressures’ Nearly a quarter have already been forced to dip into their savings
Insider UK · Jun 1, 2022 Plans to redevelop former Scottish Widows headquarters unveiled The capital investment is expected to be in excess of £100m, with around 200 flats planned alongside a modernised office space
Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022 Martin Lewis fan explains how they tracked down lost pension worth £39,000 The MoneySavingExpert reader, known only as Lance, said the money was in a Scottish Widows account from “years ago” - and he never imagined he would've had £39,000 sitting there
Edinburgh Live · May 20, 2022 Edinburgh Scottish Widows site could be transformed into 200 new homes Once a large office space for the pensions company, the site was completely cleared out in 2020, with many across the city waiting to hear what would be done with it.