Rowan Howard

1 month ago | lexology.com | Charles Cameron |Daniel Schaffer |Chris Sharpe |Karen Mumgaard |Catrin Young |Patricia Critchley | +1 more

VIRGIN MEDIA DISCLOSURES IN ACCOUNTSAs the industry continues to grapple with the ramifications of the decision in Virgin Media in relation to the validity of amendments to formerly contracted-out schemes, guidance has been issued for auditors in relation to how to address potential issues in sponsor accounts. Read more Between 6 April 1997 and 6 April 2016, schemes could contract members out of the second tier of the state pension on a “reference scheme test” basis.

Nov 22, 2023 | lexology.com | Charles Cameron |Daniel Schaffer |Phil Linnard |Chris Sharpe |Philippa O'Malley |Ian Brown | +3 more

The 2% cut in the main rate of employee’s National Insurance Contributions is likely to be at the forefront of employees‘ minds following the Government’s Autumn Statement today, but there were also other important announcements that employers and pension scheme trustees should consider in the Chancellor’s speech to Parliament. In this briefing, we discuss the practical implications of the Government’s proposals.

Oct 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Charles Cameron |Daniel Schaffer |Chris Sharpe |Helena Davies |Rowan Howard |Catrin Young | +2 more

e are delighted to launch our new Pensions Bulletin, Pensions Essentials. We recently asked some of you what improvements you would like to see from us. We listened and Pensions Essentials is one of the results. It contains a snapshot of key developments from the last month, along with some practical take aways for trustees, sponsors and administrators. For those who like a more detailed legal analysis, there is an option to read more.

Jun 28, 2023 | distortedsoundmag.com | Rowan Howard |James Weaver

Atlantic Records, Shinedown, The Sound Of Madness The year was 2008; September to be exact, when two chart-topping singles were released that would propel the careers of both artists. So much so that, fast-forward to the next summer, the late radio presenter Casey Kasem would air these as the final top songs of his American Top 20 show before he retired. The first was Taylor Swift’s Love Story, the single that catapulted her career.

Feb 21, 2023 | distortedsoundmag.com | Rowan Howard

Swedish progressive metal band ENDED are back with their third studio album Into The Nothing, their first full-length record since the release of Five Eyes back in 2017. Hailing from the town of Alingsås, the band have been making melodic magic since 2014 and have established a name for themselves in the Swedish metal sphere. ENDED are an exemplar of the kind of passionate and elaborate music that we can expect to come from Sweden.