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The latest business and financial issues making the headlines.
Retirees ‘not fazed’ by market volatility
Only 1 in 10 are reassessing their investment strategy.Directors back Brexit deal
66% say no deal would be negative for their business.Properties take longer to sell in 2018
Sales take 102 days on average, research finds.Draft Brexit deal published
Cautious welcome from businesses in search of stability.Drawdown savers risk running out of pension income
53% of pension pots in drawdown might not last for life.2 in 3 parents have made no provision for children
Parents urged to consider potential guardians for children.Employee earnings grow by 3.2%
Productivity challenges and skills gaps persist, warns IoD.Cost of moving rises above £10,000
Buyers only budget for half of additional costs.AIA rise ‘may bring only complexity’ for SMEs
Higher allowance could create complexity for 97% businesses.Quarter of over-55s unaware of pension tax
Savers could face tax ‘shock’ in retirement.