April 2001 News

National Grid case - Lords ruling
April 2001
For further information, please contact Danny Wilding at the London office . The House of Lords has reversed the decision by the Court of Appeal in the National Grid case, ruling that National Power a...

Cutting red tape for pension schemes
April 2001
There have been complaints for some years now about the many complicated requirements for Inland Revenue approved pension schemes. When I started dealing with pensions, back in the early 1970s, Inland...

Personal pension regulation changes with effect from 6 April 2001
April 2001
Level of contributions After 6 April 2001 you can pay contributions up to £3,600 each year (gross) even if you have no earnings. If you are a member of an "occupational" pension scheme you can still p...

Myners Review consultation
April 2001
Following the publication of the Myners Report in early March the UK Government has instigated a short period of consultation on proposals ending on 15 May 2001. The main impact on UK pension schemes ...

Cheltenham International Jazz Fesitval
April 2001
Barnett Waddingham are pleased to be sponsoring the Cheltenham International Jazz Festival during the first week in May. Special sponsorship is going to Bill Wyman and the Rhythm Kings who will be per...