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The Actuary October 2017

Issue date: October 2017

Articles in this issue

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Service sector growth hits six-month high

The UK’s service sector expanded at it fastest rate since April last month, according to the latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Services PMI survey.
3rd November 2017
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2

Interest rates raised for first time in 10 years

The Bank of England (BoE) today raised its key lending rate from the historic low of 0.25% to 0.5% after the Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 in favour of an increase.
2nd November 2017
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2

Insurance industry welcomes new bill for automated vehicles

The UK government outlined the details of its new Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill yesterday in the House of Commons to ensure effective insurance for self-driving vehicles.
19th October 2017
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2

Inflation rate provides boost for pensioners

UK consumer price inflation increased from 2.9% in August to 3% in September – the highest rate seen since April 2012, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
17th October 2017
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Obituary: John Martin CBE BSc FIA ASA FSS FPMI (1929-2017)

Past Institute of Actuaries president (Leonard) John Martin died in July 2017, aged 88.John began his actuarial career after leaving school. In 1952 he joined R Watson and Sons, where he enjoyed a successful career as a consulting actuary, concluding as senior partner in 1993.
11th October 2017
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Deaths

October 2017
11th October 2017
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The consort's 'tour de vin'

On a very warm evening in June, approximately 30 Liverymen and guests sat down in the smart surroundings of the Don Restaurant in the City for an event organised by the consort, Michael Bridgeland, entitled ‘Tour de Vin’.
11th October 2017
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A sparkling occasion

Silver is one of the Master Sally Bridgeland’s passions and we joined her at the Silver Speaks exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum to share in her love of shiny things.
11th October 2017
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2

Noteable effort made in Pitch Battle

This summer, BBC One launched a brand- new show to see some of the best choirs in the UK do battle to be crowned Pitch Battle champions. My a cappella group, ‘The Noteables’, were delighted to be selected as one of the 30 choirs to take part and we had to work hard to impress the judges Gareth Malone, Kelis and Chaka Khan.
11th October 2017
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Inside story: Richard Galbraith

Inside story: Richard Galbraith
11th October 2017
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