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Planning for Two: A Practical Retirement for Unmarried Couples

By Susan Hope, Retirement Expert at Scottish Widows

We are living in an era where long-term relationships have evolved - but our approach to financial planning hasn't quite caught up. Our new data from our Retirement Report has highlighted the clear benefits of financial planning as a couple, whether you are married, in a civil partnership, or simply living under the same roof. 

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10 November 2026

Women’s retirement outlook hits a three-year high

Women’s retirement outlook is the strongest since the National Retirement Forecast began three years ago, yet many are still at risk of falling short, according to Scottish Widows’ latest Women and Retirement Report, published today.

05 November 2026

What being ‘unprotected’ means for accountants’ clients

New research, conducted by YouGov among 2,019 UK business owners on behalf of Scottish Widows, exposes the extent to which SMEs rely on a small number of people to generate income, service debt, and drive growth.

05 November 2026

Nearly a quarter of UK SMEs could fold within a month if they lost a key person

Nearly a quarter (23%) of UK SMEs would only be able to continue trading for a maximum of one month if they lost a key person within their business, according to Scottish Widows.

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