Payments made under the pension reforms of 2015 have steadily climbed and hit 628,000 in the final quarter of last year, up from the 121,000 in the second quarter of 2015 when the reforms took effect. Interestingly, the average withdrawal dropped to a record low of £7,197 in Q4, down from £7,597 in the previous quarter. This could be a …
Orkney rated Britains best place to live in terms of quality of Life
The Halifax’s annual quality of life survey shows that Orkney is rated the best place to live in Britain. Not only is employment at 88%, the average house price is just £173,349. Residents also enjoy good health and low crime rates.