News and insight

In this update, we continue to examine the potential impacts of the upcoming general election on pension schemes, focusing on key proposals around ESG and public service pensions. We also cover recent cyber security events, changes by the Pensions Ombudsman, and preparations for pensions dashboards

McDonald’s has lost the exclusive right in the EU to use BIG MAC in relation to chicken sandwiches and other goods and services

We examine the likely key aspects of the upcoming regulation relating to heat networks, and suggest how you can start planning for both the challenges and opportunities that they will bring.

This month our focus is on the recently called General Election and what it might mean for pensions generally and various ongoing pensions policies and initiatives. We also look at recent TPR activities, cyber risks post Capita and the recent BBC Pension Scheme cyber incident, an interesting TPO equalisation determination and highlights of our fabulous Edinburgh pensions drinks reception

The Advertising Standards Authority recently upheld a complaint against John Mills Limited as their three-minute TV ad perpetuated harmful gender advertising and reinforced harmful gender stereotypes