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Standard Life donates £1.1 million to carers charities over two years of ‘Caring for Carers’ initiative

Stuart Mitchell

This yeas Carers Week, Standard Life marked the two-year anniversary of Caring for Carers. Caring for Carers aims to help unpaid carers stay in or return to work, build financial confidence and access practical support. The initiative was set up for Standard Life colleagues, customers, and communities outside of the business, who often face challenges balancing their caring commitments with work. Since its launch in 2024, Standard Life has supported 65,196 carers directly, with over 2.3 million supported indirectly. Alongside this, it has donated £1.1 million for carers charity partners. …

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Standard Life publishes updated Net Zero Transition Plan

Stuart Mitchell

Standard Life plc (‘Standard Life’ or the ‘Group’), a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement saving and income, today published its updated Net Zero Transition Plan, setting out its near-term plans to deliver its interim targets for 2030 to maintain progress toward its long-term ambition to become a net zero business by 2050. The plan is driven by a clear focus on customer outcomes: managing climate and nature-related risks and opportunities as financially material factors that can affect long term investment performance and retirement security. This customer-led approach is reflected…

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More than a third of over-55s would consider quitting their jobs over lack of flexible working, research finds

Stuart Mitchell

More than a third (37%) of workers aged 55 and above would consider leaving their job if their ability to work flexible hours was significantly reduced, according to research from the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement. One in four (25%) over 55s would take a pay cut in exchange for more flexible working options. The research, based on a survey of 4,000 UK adults, highlights the critical role that flexible working plays in job satisfaction and workforce retention. This is particularly important for older workers, with 26%…

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Standard Life support Samaritans to help those struggling this Christmas

Stuart Mitchell

Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, is for a second year in a row providing support to Samaritans with a series of activities ahead of Christmas, designed to ensure people know where to turn if they are struggling to cope during the festive period. Funding of calls on Christmas Day While Samaritans is busy every day of the year, we know the festive period can be particularly tough for some. To support those looking for someone to talk to, Standard Life will be helping to keep Samaritans services running on…

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