Pensions have rarely been described as exciting. But that may be about to change. The UK is embarking on one of the biggest overhauls of its pension system in a generation. The Pension Schemes Act 2026 has now become law, and the Government has published a roadmap setting out how a series of reforms are expected to be introduced over the coming
Five Mistakes People Make 5 Years Before Retirement — And How to Avoid Them The five-year run-up to retirement is one of the most important phases in your financial life. Decisions made during this period can have a lasting impact on your income, lifestyle, and peace of mind in later years. Yet many people approach this stage with gaps in
Practical support, understanding and time, when it matters most By Catherine Scard Grief affects everyone differently. While there are two certainties in life — death and taxes — loss is something we never truly get used to. At an already difficult time, there is often a great deal of paperwork and administration to manage, which can feel overwhelming. Clients respond
LBWM Superstar Ben Completes National Three Peaks Challenge for Dementia UK On 21st August, LBWM superstar Ben, alongside his friends Benjy and Archie, took on
On 11 August, the LB Team enjoyed a fantastic team-building day at New Forest Activities. The day was packed with fun, challenges and plenty of
On Saturday 4 July, 12 of the Lester Brunt family took on the Macmillan Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike. Many congratulations to our team who completed
Less well-known is that children can also have a pension fund as soon as they are born – and setting one up can bring significant tax advantages. Even if your child is a non-taxpayer, they will still get basic-rate tax relief on contributions. That means a maximum of £2,880 a year is automatically grossed up to take account of tax at 25%, giving an annual investment of £3,600
