http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/about_us/media_centre/press_releases.html The latest press releases from Scottish Widows. Please visit our website for access to older press releases. en-gb Copyright 2008 Scottish Widows http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/images/homepage/logo_scottish_widows.gif http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/techtalk/ index.html http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_rising_cost_living.pdf Research published today from Scottish Widows, reveals that the cost of running a home means that almost half (47%) of households are having to rely on more than one breadwinner to maintain a comfortable standard of living. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_rising_cost_living.pdf 28 November 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Scottish_Widows_2008_women_and_pensions_report.pdf The Scottish Widows Women and Pensions Report "What Women Think"*, now in its fourth year reveals that while the nation is beginning to save more, women are still falling far short of men. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Scottish_Widows_2008_women_and_pensions_report.pdf 14 October 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_ifa_awards.pdf On Friday 3 October 2008, Scottish Widows announced the winners of its annual IFA awards – The Widows. Independently judged, the awards are designed to recognise success and achievement amongst financial advisers. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_ifa_awards.pdf 07 October 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/September_2008_Martin_Clunes.pdf Star of the hugely successful Men Behaving Badly and Doc Martin series, actor Martin Clunes delivered a special audience with and book signing session for staff at Scottish Widows to mark the launch of his new book A Dog's Life out today. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/September_2008_Martin_Clunes.pdf 17 September 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_grandparents_travel_delayed_debt.pdf Brits increasingly want to retire into a life of enjoyment but will struggle to afford to, according to research from the Scottish Widows UK Pensions Report 2008. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_grandparents_travel_delayed_debt.pdf 10 September 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_CII_pass_rate.pdf CII exam results from the April 2008 exam tranche have revealed that IFAs using Scottish Widows Professional Adviser Study System (PASS), have achieved a percentage pass rate which exceeds the national average across the exam spectrum. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_CII_pass_rate.pdf 4 August 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_baby_announcement.pdf Top model and face of Scottish Widow Hayley Hunt gave birth to her first child yesterday. Her new daughter, Mia Elizabeth, was born at 6.44pm and weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. Her husband James Lutman was also present at the birth. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_baby_announcement.pdf 1 August 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Scottish_Widows_2008_Interim_Results _2_.pdf Key Highlights - Profit before tax from our life, pensions and OEICs business increased by £38m, of 15%, to £298m. The value of Scottish Widows' bancassurance new business premiums increased by 8%. Overall, IFA Sales decreased by 5%. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Scottish_Widows_2008_Interim_Results _2_.pdf 30 July 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Deferral_Period_Lifted.pdf" On 18 August 2008, Scottish Widows will lift the restriction that was placed on certain transactions out of its Life and Pension Property Funds. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Deferral_Period_Lifted.pdf" 28 July 2008 http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Direct_Transfer_Account.pdf For a limited time, a special interest rate of 6.25% gross (5.63% AER) for 6 months is available for clients' personal savings. http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/documents/generic/2008_Direct_Transfer_Account.pdf 28 July 2008