Tag Archives: Sunak

Sunak needs Osborne’s rabbit and hat to win now!

Posted on July 27, 2022 by henry tapper

Yesterday I reported that Rishi Sunak had drifted to 3-1 against while Liz Truss was 3-1 on Today’s news is that the odds have widened further A Sunak win is now promising  nearly four pounds profit to a one pound … Continue reading →

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Truss now nine times as likely to win as Sunak

Posted on July 26, 2022 by henry tapper

  Liz Truss if three to one on and Rishi Sunak three to one against to be our next Prime Minister, that means you’ll get over £4 for a one pound stake if Rishi wins and only £1.31 if Liz … Continue reading →

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Truss moves to the front for the first time

Posted on July 20, 2022 by henry tapper

With the timing of Jake Wightman, Liz Truss has for the first time moved into a commanding lead in Betfair’s book. She is currently even money to win the election to be prime minister, her rival for the right wing … Continue reading →

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Truss closes on Mordaunt, Sunak staying on in third.

Posted on July 15, 2022 by henry tapper

With the Tory leadership campaign continuing to look a three horse race, the gap between the fillies is narrowing while the colt continues to stay on at one pace and is now a clear third in the betting. On the … Continue reading →

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Taking back control of our retirement savings.

Posted on September 28, 2021 by henry tapper

Pensions have long been seen to have an image problem. Ever since I started selling s226 policies in the early eighties I have heard them described as a rip-off. When you look behind that complaint you get to the frustration. … Continue reading →

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The Chancellor’s listening – are you? (a shouty blog)

Posted on March 25, 2021 by henry tapper

You asked for it. We arranged it. Clubhouse with the Chancellor @RishiSunak and some special guests. 4.30pm tomorrow. More details here: https://t.co/jsEweOnIc7 pic.twitter.com/KkqnuIRW6H — Coadec (@Coadec) March 24, 2021 I’m certainly going to be on this call and listening to … Continue reading →

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How the budget could tweak pensions.

Posted on February 25, 2021 by henry tapper

Rishi Sunak’s March 3rd benchmark will be overshadowed by the cost of building back Britain. Will pensioners be treated sympathetically and will those saving for a pension have to pay some of the price? Thanks to  Becky O’Connor, Head of … Continue reading →

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Five ways the change from RPI may impact you and your pension

Posted on November 26, 2020 by henry tapper

  It doesn’t matter if you are an employer or a DB pensioner or a DC saver, the Government’s decision to move from RPI to CPIH in 2030 will almost certainly impact you. The winners in this will be the … Continue reading →

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Could pension freedoms mortgage our future? too?

Posted on November 16, 2020 by henry tapper

In her role as global pensions consultant, Jo Cumbo has been looking at early withdrawals from pensions around the world. Having looked closely at Australia, where there is some evidence of increased withdrawals by younger members, the FT looked this … Continue reading →

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Can our pensions build back better? Sunak paints a greener picture.

Posted on November 10, 2020 by henry tapper

Ricki Sunak’s first speech on financial services in the House of Commons came on the day we absorbed a Biden and a vaccine win. It was a bad day for viruses but a good day for the markets which bounced … Continue reading →

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