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UK GDP falls 0.5 per cent as interest rate hikes continue to bite

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The UK economy is estimated to have contracted in July, according to the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Four new scenarios that could act as a ‘tipping point’ in pension industry’s approach to climate change.

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The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and the University of Exeter have presented four scenarios that could act as a ‘tipping point’ in pension industry’s approach to climate change.

The growing gender pension gap

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The gender gap for new retirees taking the state pension has almost closed, but a new frontier in the battle against inequality is opening, according to LCP research.

TPR's Hill sets out how trustees can make useful climate scenario analysis decisions

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The latest blog by the Pensions Regulator discusses what trustees can do to drive change following reports criticising the climate scenario analysis used by pension schemes. 

TPR publishes guidance for DC schemes seeking better value for members

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Guidance issued for new rules on illiquid assets

Mansion House reforms could deliver £50bn in surpluses and nullify new code

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Mansion House reforms may revolutionise investment strategy

Falling inflation may benefit state pensioners in the short term

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Strong wage growth may boost state pensions in 2024

UK economy: GDP grew 0.5 per cent in June

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The UK economy grew by 0.5 per cent in June and by 0.2 per cent in the quarter April to June, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Triple lock: Government faces £9bn bill to inflation-proof state pension

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State pension triple lock bill will rise on the back of inflation hikes and wage data, according to interactive investor.

Debt to credit? DC schemes 'will have committed £200bn' to illiquid assets by 2030

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One report is estimating that defined contribution schemes will have increased their holdings in private debt to £200bn in the next six and a half years.