Business news

December 11

Quarter of over-50s don’t know state pension age

Rises in state pension age cause confusion.

December 10

Employers to keep investing in staff benefits

Popular benefits include pensions, paid leave and training.

December 07

Probate fee increases ‘amount to stealth tax’

Planned changes would charge £6,000 for some estates.

December 06

Businesses get to grips with apprenticeship levy

Directors call for levy to include other forms of training.

December 05

Most adults don’t have a will

Will-writing is “quick and easy”, most respondents say.