Icelandic volcano that had been dormant for more than 6,000 years erupts near Reykjavik

Icelandic volcano that had been dormant for more than 6,000 years erupts near Reykjavik Current eruption on the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Geldingadalur began March 19  It spewed more than 10 million square feet of lava at heights of 300 feet Icelandic Meteorological Office said lava continues to flow and poses ‘hazard’  By Raven Saunt For Mailonline Published: … Read more

Dormant pensions and investments to be handed to charity

Orphan pensions and investments worth £800m could be handed to charity under plan to widen ‘dormant assets’ scheme Some £745m has been raised from inactive bank and building society accounts Insurance and pension policies, shares and other investments to be covered too Move requires legislation so it is unclear when money will start being released  … Read more

Workers stack up ever more dormant pensions as they move jobs

Workers have built up 8million dormant pensions worth £1,000 or less as auto-enrolment means they acquire a new pot every time they change jobs, new research reveals. The number is forecast to rise to 27million small inactive pots by 2015, which the study suggests will become unsustainable because of a double blow on charges. Small … Read more