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BMA Urges Government to Reconsider Pay Offer for Consultants in England

BMA Urges Government to Reconsider Pay Offer for Consultants in England - Lionmede In a recent development, the British Medical Association (BMA) has called on the UK Government to reevaluate and enhance its proposed pay offer for consultants in England. This plea comes in the aftermath of a referendum in which 51.1% of BMA consultant members voted against the existing offer. The....

Unlocking Capital: Navigating Pension Fund Options for Clients

Unlocking Capital: Navigating Pension Fund Options for Clients - Lionmede In the pursuit of capital for various financial goals, clients often explore avenues such as diversifying investments, injecting cash into their businesses, or addressing personal needs like acquiring a larger home. This quest for funds may lead them to consider pension funds, particularly for indiv...

What is the division of assets in a divorce?

What is the division of assets in a divorce? - Lionmede In divorce cases, even when a couple aims for a mutual financial agreement, understanding how a court would divide finances is crucial due to potential litigation. A final financial order is necessary, contingent on court approval aligning with what the court would order independently. Clients must....

Optimising the value of business relief in will planning

Optimising the value of business relief in will planning - Lionmede Inheritance tax in the UK applies to a person’s worldwide assets upon death, with estates above £325,000 taxed at a 40% rate.

Senior doctors in England reach pay deal with government

Senior doctors in England reach pay deal with government NHS leaders welcome breakthrough as ‘vital step’ towards halting walkouts by various staff groups

DHSC proposes permanently scrapping abatement from NHS Pension Scheme rules

DHSC proposes permanently scrapping abatement from NHS Pension Scheme rules The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a consultation that proposes permanently removing abatement from NHS Pension Scheme rules, and changes to contribution structures and rates

Consultants to meet with Government with a view to end strikes

Consultants to meet with Government with a view to end strikes It comes after a wave of strikes caused severe disruption across the NHS.

Senior NHS doctors offer to suspend strikes for pay negotiations

Senior NHS doctors offer to suspend strikes for pay negotiations BMA asks for Acas to mediate, but ally of health secretary appears to pour cold water on reopening talks

Pension allowance charges soar before rule changes

Pension allowance charges soar before rule changes The number of savers caught by annual or lifetime limits on pension tax relief rose sharply between 2020/21 and 2021/22, according to recent data.

Government minister says inheritance tax is ‘deeply unfair’ as Sunak ‘plans to scrap’ levy

Government minister says inheritance tax ‘deeply unfair’ amid claims it could be cut Rishi Sunak is said to be preparing to announce a cut in the levy – or even scrap it altogether

Thousands of NHS consultants strike again in row over pay

Thousands of NHS consultants strike again in row over pay The NHS will see four days of industrial action this week, with thousands of appointments cancelled.

BDA consultants and hospital dental trainees announce strike action

BDA consultants and hospital dental trainees announce strike action The British Dental Association (BDA) announces further strikes for its members in September and October.