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Bank of England rate rise threatens growth
Bank of England rate rise to 4% threatens growth as economists warn budgets could curb spending and pressure retailers like Next before Christmas.
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Hire Notes
Hire Notes Bank of England rate rise threatens growth
BY Cleo Pemberton
November 6, 2026
Bank of England rate rise to 4% threatens growth as economists warn budgets could curb spending and pressure retailers like Next before Christmas.
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Scale Plans
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BY Piper Blackwell • October 26, 2026
A new report warns that the ongoing demographic decline could shave up to 2 percentage points off global economic growth, while raising pension and.
Spotify’s Growth Slows as Revenue Misses Targets
Marigold Whitmore • October 22, 2026
Spotify's revenue growth slows as it misses targets, despite user base expansion to 788 million monthly active users.
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Maha Navami in 2026 is observed on Monday, October 19, according to the New Delhi panchang, though some regional calendars list October 20 due to the tithi span
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India’s consumer brands see surge in big exits and M&A
By Marigold Whitmore October 6, 2026
India’s consumer brands are seeing a surge in big exits and M&A, with mid-sized acquisitions expected to rise as valuations climb and niche brands become prime
Pension funds shift focus to resilience
By Marigold Whitmore October 5, 2026
Pension funds now prioritize resilience to navigate sudden market disruptions, shifting focus beyond traditional risk controls like hedging and modeling.
Mercer’s master trust speeds up bulk annuity deals
By Piper Blackwell October 3, 2026
Mercer’s master trust accelerates bulk annuity deals, with 2025 hitting a record 350-375 transactions as efficiency boosts small to mid-sized pension schemes.
AI gains traction in UK pension communications
By Marigold Whitmore October 2, 2026
80% of UK employers believe AI will fundamentally change pension communications and engagement around retirement savings, according to a new survey.
UK pension-backed fund to finance scale-up growth
By Marigold Whitmore October 1, 2026
A £1bn+ UK pension-backed fund and British Business Bank partnership aims to fuel high-growth scale-ups struggling with long-term capital gaps.
Smart Pension hires new director
By Marigold Whitmore September 30, 2026
Smart Pension hires Sue Khashouf as new director of proposition to oversee retirement and pension wellbeing services.
Retirement Incomes at Risk as Withdrawals Surge
By Marigold Whitmore September 29, 2026
Retirement income sustainability is questioned as pension withdrawals surge to £91.2 billion, with half at 8% or more annually.
UK pensions group opposes key government reform plans
By Cleo Pemberton September 28, 2026
UK’s main pensions trade association challenges government’s proposed reforms to defined contribution plans, levy costs, and surplus release policies.
Pensioners may lose out with guided retirement
By Piper Blackwell September 26, 2026
Pensioners may lose out with guided retirement options that expose them to financial harm, warn researchers about guided retirement.
Trustees must clarify DB surplus ownership soon
By Cleo Pemberton September 25, 2026
The defined benefit surplus must be clarified by trustees and employers before DWP rules take effect, ensuring funds protect members’ retirement security.
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