Retirement Professionals Ltd

Good news if you're approaching retirement: Scottish Widows have increased their annuity rates, for both standard annuities and impaired life annuities (these can pay a higher income if you have certain health conditions or lifestyle factors, like smoking).

An annuity turns your pension pot into a guaranteed income for life, with no investment risk, so if your pension is due to mature soon, now's a good time to see how much more you could get.

Get a free, no-obligation quote: https://www.retirementprofessionals.co.uk/compare-annuity-calculator/

Annuity Rate Change - Scottish Widows - Standard and Impaired (DOWN)

This morning the Retirement Professionals Ltd team attended an excellent seminar delivered by Quilter at the Cottons Hotel in Knutsford with a deep dive into the significant pension legislation changes coming into force from April 2027, where pensions will begin forming part of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes.

John Corbyn and Ash Kapasi (Pension, Tax & Trust Technical Specialists) delivered a clear, detailed breakdown of what these hard‑line changes really mean in practice, and one message came through loud and clear:
the role of financial advice has never been more important.

With the landscape shifting so dramatically, advisers will play a crucial role in helping clients understand the implications, protect their wealth, and navigate the new rules in the most tax‑efficient and strategic way possible.

A really valuable session and a reminder of how vital it is to stay ahead of the curve as these reforms approach.

Annuity Rate Change - Legal & General - Fixed Term Annuity (DOWN)

Annuity Rate Change - Legal & General - Standard and Impaired (DOWN)

Annuity Rate Change - Standard Life - Standard and Impaired (DOWN)

Annuity Rate Change - Canada Life - Fixed Term Annuity (DOWN)

Annuity Rate Change - Standard Life - Standard and Impaired (UP)

Annuity Rate Change - LV - Fixed Term Annuity (UP)

Great signing. Good luck Kieran. 💪🏼

Salford RLFC are pleased to announce the permanent signing of Kieran Dixon ✍️

The Fullback/Winger was previously at Oldham RLFC for two years, and had a loan spell for us against Batley Bulldogs this season.

“It feels good to sign for the club, I obviously got to play alongside Ryan when we were both at Oldham and got on well with him there. Also obviously played with Mason back when we were both playing for London Broncos. So feels good to be able to link back up with them too, even though they’re in different positions now.

I’ve seen the direction that the club is going in and it’s an exciting one. They’re looking to build something special and to be a part of that is something that is exciting.

I can’t wait to get out onto the home field in front of the fans, and I’m looking forward to helping the boys finish the season in the strongest way possible.”

Welcome to Salford Kieran 👹