Brexit boilover; It's all coming to a head
NZ Funds principal David van Schaardenburg looks at Brexit and what it means for people with UK Pensions.
Mark this date in your diary. 7pm 11 December GMT.
It is the date and time that the UK Parliament will vote to approve (or not) the Brexit agreement already agreed between the UK Government and European Union (EU) leaders on November 25. This vote will occur after Parliament has had five full days to debate the government motion to approve the EU withdrawal agreement and accompanying...MORE»
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