SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Grief-stricken Rev Richard Coles picks his ideal woman for a happy retirement

He has variously been a pop icon, broadcaster, vicar — and most recently a bereft widower following the death, 15 months ago, of his beloved civil partner and fellow clergyman David, after the latter’s protracted battle with alcohol. But I can disclose that the Rev Richard Coles, one-time multi-instrumentalist in 1980s duo The Communards, is now … Read more

Queen hosts retirement ceremony for former Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel after death of Prince Philip

The Queen has returned to royal duties four days after the death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. The monarch hosted a retirement ceremony for former Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel on Tuesday. It comes after her husband Prince Philip passed away, aged 99, on Friday, at Windsor Castle.  Returning to her official role so … Read more

Queen hosts retirement ceremony for former Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel after death of Prince Philip

Queen returns to work: Her Majesty hosts retirement ceremony for former Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel just four days after the death of her husband Prince Philip The Queen hosted retirement ceremony for former Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel It comes after the death of husband Prince Philip on Friday at the age of 99 Returning to … Read more

Will you suffer a ‘horrible shock’ at retirement? How to build a decent pension

Many workers are heading for disappointment when they retire on far less comfortable pensions than those enjoyed by today’s older generation, a finance expert warns. Employers dumping generous, guaranteed final salary pensions and government hikes to the state pension age are among eight hurdles that will make people saving now poorer in retirement than they … Read more

California couple preparing for retirement adopt seven children orphaned after car accident

A couple who were preparing to retire has revealed they felt compelled to adopt seven children after seeing an ad on social media detailing how the siblings’ had been left without a ‘forever home’ when their parents died in a car accident. Pam, 50, and Gary Willis, 53, from Menifee, California, who have five children and … Read more

California couple preparing for retirement adopt seven children orphaned after car accident

A couple who were preparing to retire has revealed they felt compelled to adopt seven children after seeing an advert on social media. Pam, 50, and Gary Willis, 53, from Menifee, California, who have five children and had been fostering kids for many years, explained that they were anticipating retirement and their last child leaving their six … Read more

Take our midlife financial MOT: See how your retirement is shaping up

More middle-aged savers should take a financial health check to get them ready for retirement, the pensions minister has told MPs. It is hoped that a simple ‘midlife MOT’ will give those aged between 45 and 60 a good idea of how prepared they are for later life, and help them take action now to … Read more

Take our midlife financial MOT: See how your retirement is shaping up

More middle-aged savers should take a financial health check to get them ready for retirement, the pensions minister has told MPs. It is hoped that a simple ‘midlife MOT’ will give those aged between 45 and 60 a good idea of how prepared they are for later life, and help them take action now to … Read more

Wives and women who divorced in retirement urged to check pensions 

Older wives and women who divorced in retirement urged to check if they are entitled to a better pension By Ben Wilkinson for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 The Government has put aside £3bn to  pay around 200,000 wives, widows and over-80s who should … Read more

The beach can wait! Star stock picker Terry Smith rules out early retirement

The beach can wait! Star stock picker Terry Smith rules out early retirement despite lining up several possible successors By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 4 March 2021 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 4 March 2021 Fund manager Terry Smith has lined up several younger staff who could take the helm at … Read more