A new dawn for pensions. Hugh Nolan is featured in this article by Stephanie Hawthorne for ICAS discussing 'What can politicians do to help restore trust in UK pensions?' icas.com/ca-today-news/…

Just returned home from #PLSAannual. Feeling reflective on the journey home following a very compelling analysis from Andrew Marr about the impact of the BREXIT vote on UK politics and what the future may hold.

My father in law William Scott (Billy) has gone missing from his home in Edinburgh. He is 90 years old and suffers from dementia and other health issues, if anyone sees him or has other information please contact me.

This week the Charity Tax Commission published its recommendations for the reform of charity tax reliefs including changes to Gift Aid, VAT and non-domestic rates. Here is my take on the proposals. #CharityTax lnkd.in/dTfJMk8

I have a pensions joke but it’s best saved for later.

Loving the lettuce jokes. They are all little gems.

Our latest issue of the Inside Track newsletter for LGPS Admitted Bodies is out - read all about it! ow.ly/jhyl30fEUVe

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With almost a third of 50-64 year olds not in work, there needs to be a radical rethink to tackle chronic worklessness experienced by the over 50s. Read our new report ageing-better.org.uk/news/radical-c…

Single use plastics may be taxed in future #Budget2017

I expect facilitating access to pension funds for long-term investment means encouraging pooling of private-sector DB / DC funds.

Barnett consequentials arising from education and skills initiatives announced for England #Budget2017

Interesting that Philip Hammond notes incentive built into tax credits to work only 16 hours a week - and awful effect that has had on UK productivity #Budget2017

No level playing field for charities re VAT x.com/cfgtweets/stat…

Graham Elliott Echoes of the extension of s33 VAT refunds for academies - clear that there is no technical obstacle to VAT refund schemes, the drivers are cost and political will #charitybudget

Increase in Personal Allowance to £11,850 - #charities need to make sure that they check donors are still paying tax for #GiftAid - more complex tax picture! #charitybudget

VAT threshold to be frozen at 85k for two years #Budget17

English local authorities to be give the power to charge 100 percent premium on Council Tax for empty properties #Budget2017

UK government relaxes debt rules for multi-employer schemes. David Davison welcomes the changes, for IPE.com News ipe.com/countries/uk/u…

If only this were true! x.com/on_lothianbuse…