Press contacts
press@theia.org 020 7269 4696
Press contacts
Susan McDonald, Head of PR 07798 924787 Susan.McDonald@aegon.co.uk
Erik Geddes, PR Manager Erik.Geddes@aegon.co.uk
Emma Jack, PR Manager 07704 091200 emma.jack@aegon.co.uk
Further Information
Aegon UK is part of a global financial services group whose roots go back more than 175 years. Today the company looks after Eur 941bn of savings for more than 30 million customers worldwide. Aegon is one of the world’s leading financial services organisations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. In the UK, Aegon offers pensions, investments and protection solutions to almost four million customers and manages over £180bn of their money. Aegon is one of the largest providers of workplace pensions in the UK as well as one of the biggest providers of investment platforms to financial advisers and their clients. The company employs around 2,000 people and a further 800 people employed by Atos. It has offices across the UK. Aegon’s purpose is to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security. More information here. Reports Aegon Financial Wellbeing Index Aegon and Next Wealth Retirement Advice Report Aegon Adviser Attitudes Report
Products
Pension
Investment
Savings
Awards
Investment Week Marketing & Innovation Awards 2021 – Winners: ‘Best use of Market Research’ PRCA National Awards 2020 – Finalists: ‘In-house Team of the Year’.
Press contacts
media@iea.org.uk
Further Information
The IEA is the UK's original free-market think-tank, founded in 1955. The IEA's mission is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems.
Press contacts
You can contact the Media Relations team on +44 (0)7866 853 841, +44 (0)7557 161 315, or +44 (0)7918 767 822, or by emailing media.office@icaew.com.
Out of hours please call +44 (0)7557 161 315.
Sheena Gillett, PIMFA Head of PR & Communications sheenag@pimfa.co.uk T: 020 7011 9869
Further Information
PIMFA was created in June 2017 as the outcome of the merger between the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) and Wealth Management Association (WMA).
Press contacts
Rowena Swatton Head of External Communication Rowena.Swatton@Hymans.co.uk 020 7082 6233
Stephanie Stern PR Manager Stephanie.Stern@hymans.co.uk 0141 566 7822
Patrice Seaforth PR Manager patrice.seaforth@hymans.co.uk 020 7082 6053
Isabella Dalpat Junior Press Officer isabella.dalpat@hymans.co.uk 0207 082 6325
Experts
Michael Abramson, Partner and Risk Transfer Specialist
Shireen Anisuddin, Managing Partner
Laura Andrikopoulos, Head of Governance Consulting
Chris Arcari, Head of Capital Markets
Robert Bilton, Head of LGPS Valuation
Stephen Birch, Head of HRIS
Leonard Bowman, Partner and Head of Corporate Consulting
Iain Campbell, Head of LGPS Investments
Calum Cooper, Partner
Iain Church, Head of Core Transactions
Kathryn Fleming, Partner and Senior DC Consultant
Hannah English, Head of DC Corporate Consulting
Rachel Haggarty, Head of DC Corporate Proposition
Julie Hammerton, Partner and Head of Personal Wealth
Shabna Islam, Head of DC Provider Relations
Karl Lidgley, Client Manager, Third Party Administration
Simon Jones, Head of Responsible Investment
Alison Leslie, Head of DC Investment
William Marshall, Head of Wealth Investments, HRIS
Catherine McFadyen, Head of LGPS Consulting
Susan McIlvogue, Head of Trustee DB
Laura McLaren, Partner and Head of DB Actuarial Consulting
James Mullins, Partner and Head of Risk Transfer Solutions
Iain Pearce, Partner and Head of Alternative Risk Transfer
Elaine Torry, Partner and Co-Head of Trustee DB Investment
Rona Train, Partner and Head of DC Trustee Consulting
Susan Waites, Partner
Paul Waters, Head of DC Markets
David Walker, Chief Investment Officer
Further Information
Hymans Robertson LLP (www.hymans.co.uk)
About Hymans Robertson
Hymans Robertson LLP is one of the UK’s leading independent pensions and financial services consultancies. We work alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, offering independent pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions.
The firm operates as an independent partnership employing over 1,250 people in four UK offices in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Birmingham. We pride ourselves on our trusted relationships and our innovative, client-focused approach.
Our clients include FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and privately owned firms, as well as employers, pension providers, banks and independent financial advisers. These include some of the UK’s leading names and largest pension schemes. We are also recognised leaders in the field of public-sector pensions. The firm was established in 1921.
Media Centre
Brands
- Hymans Robertson - Hymans Robertson Investment Services
Press contact
media@brc.org.uk 020 7854 8924 / 07557 747 269 (out of hours)
Press contacts
Kimberley Hamilton-Linning, Senior Media Relations Manager kimberley.hamilton@lloydsbanking.com 07557 257 298
Lynsey Cheshire Willis lynsey.cheshire-willis@lloydsbanking.com 07595 124294
James Birch, Media Relations Manager james.birch@lloydsbanking.com
Olwen Morris-Jones, Media Relations Manager olwen.morris-jones@lloydsbanking.com
Gregor Low, Media Relations Manager gregor.low@lloydsbanking.com 07500 078879
Caroline Cody, Media Relations Manager caroline.cody@lloydsbanking.com 07385033062
Martyna Stepien, Media Relations Manager, Insurance & Wealth martyna.stepien@lloydsbanking.com
Charlotte Varney, Media Manager charlotte.varney@lloydsbanking.com
Jessica Sena, Media Relations Manager jessica.sena@lloydsbanking.com
Further Information
These contacts can deal with any Group issues and retail banking enquiries as well as the specialist areas listed. Please see separate listing for Scottish Widows
Our Press Office offers a 24 hour service to accredited journalists. Media callers can reach us by dialling a single Press Office number. Outside office hours, calls will be transferred to our on-duty Press Officer who will respond to calls as quickly as possible.
From within the UK: 0207 356 2374 From Outside the UK: +44 207 356 2374
Awards
Best Online ISA Provider 2012 (Your Money Direct Awards)
Other websites
www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/media
Press contacts
Katie Ormrod, PR Manager (maternity cover) katie.ormrod@canadalife.co.uk 07834 740227
Elle McAtamney, PR Manager (on maternity leave from Sept 2025) elle.mcatamney@canadalife.co.uk 07913 568 213
Julie Hughes-Edwards, PR Manager julie.hughes-edwards@canadalife.co.uk 07803 249343
www.canadalife.co.uk/our-company/media-centre
Press contacts
Rob Holdsworth, Director of Communications rob.holdsworth@resolutionfoundation.org 020 3372 2959
Natalie Cox, Communications Officer natalie.cox@resolutionfoundation.org 020 3372 2955 / M: 07983 550 337
Out-of-hours enquiries 07921 236 972
Press Contacts
Press office line
press.office@theaa.com
01256 495969
Public Affairs line (24 hours)
publicaffairs@theaa.com
01256 493493
Team
Edmund King OBE , AA President
Jack Cousens , Head of roads policy
Luke Bosdet, Head of Media
Tony Rich, PR Manager
Lorna Lee, Campaigns Manager
Gareth Jones, PR Executive
Greg Carter, Motoring technical specialist
Experts
Edmund King OBE - AA President
Jack Cousens - Head of roads policy
Gus Park – Managing Director, Insurance Services
Alia Parpia - Financial Services Director
Emma Bush, Managing Director, Driving Schools
About The AA
The AA is the UK’s leading provider of roadside assistance serving 14 million members with approximately 2,700 patrols attending an average of 9,000 breakdowns daily and is rated by drivers as the first choice for electric vehicle breakdown.
The AA’s mission is to create confidence for drivers now and for the future – anticipating drivers’ needs since 1905 and striving to be always ahead. The AA provides services across its roadside businesses from AA Driving School and BSM, to DriveTech, the leader in driver education. In addition, AA Smart Care provides bookings for MOTs, maintenance, service and repair in AA certified garages. AA Cars is a trusted vendor of used cars with free history checks and breakdown cover. The AA’s insurance broker offers motor and home policies, operating a diverse panel of underwriters including the AA’s in-house underwriter, plus AA Financial Services and Accident Assist. The AA continues to invest in connected car innovation and digital services.
To get in touch contact press.office@theaa.com or publicaffairs@theaa.com or call us on 01256 495969 / 01256 493493. Alternatively, please see the separate contact information on Headlinemoney.
Press contacts
commonspressoffice@parliament.uk
Press contacts
Kimberley Hamilton, Senior Media Relations Manager kimberley.hamilton@lloydsbanking.com 07557 257 298
Lynsey Cheshire Willis, Senior Media Relations Manager lynsey.cheshire-willis@lloydsbanking.com 07595 124294
James Birch, Media Relations Manager james.birch@lloydsbanking.com
Olwen Morris-Jones, Media Relations Manager olwen.morris-jones@lloydsbanking.com 07741 291601
Gregor Low, Media Relations Manager gregor.low@lloydsbanking.com 07500 078879
Caroline Cody, Media Relations Manager caroline.cody@lloydsbanking.com 07385033062
Further Information
Note that the media centre for the whole of the Lloyds Banking group can be found on the Halifax website (see link above). This contains an archive for the whole group - including Halifax - and a broad range of other media information. Halifax also has its own consumer website: www.halifax.co.uk which gives wide ranging information about all Halifax products, but does not have its own media centre. Please also see our separate listings for Halifax General Insurance.
Our Press Office offers a 24 hour service to accredited journalists. Media callers can reach us by dialling a single Press Office number. Outside office hours, calls will be transferred to our on-duty Press Officer who will respond to calls as quickly as possible.
From within the UK: 0207 356 2374
Outside the UK: +44 207 356 2374
Awards
Personal Finance Provider of the Year 2013 (Moneyfacts Awards)
Best Current Account Provider 2013 (Moneyfacts Awards)
Best Fixed Rate Account Provider 2013 (Moneyfacts Awards)
First Time Mortgage Buyers' Choice 2013 (The Consumer Moneyfacts Awards)
Best Online Mortgage Provider 2012 (Moneyfacts Awards)
Best Customer Service 2012 (The Consumer Moneyfacts Awards)
Best Online Credit Card Provider 2012 (Your Money Direct Awards)
Best Direct Student Banking Provider 2012 (Your Money Direct Awards)
Best Online Student Banking Provider 2012 (Your Money Direct Awards)
Press contacts
press.office@citizensadvice.org.uk 03000 231 080 / 0845 099 0107 (out-of-hours media enquiries)
Press contact
press.office@cbi.org.uk 020 7395 8239
Press contact
news.desk@hmrc.gov.uk
Press contacts
Jo Chapell, Head of PR Joanne.Chapell@comparethemarket.com 07814872908
Pippa Callow, PR Manager Pippa.Callow@comparethemarket.com 07703736682
Sophie McIntosh Senior PR Manager 07707130776 Sophie.Mcintosh@comparethemarket.com
CaitlinGoldsmith PR Executive 07739549404 Caitlin.Goldsmith@comparethemarket.com
Further Information
comparethemarket.com was launched in 2006 and has grown rapidly over the past fifteen years to become one of the UK’s leading price comparison websites. comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to make the right choice for them on a wide range of products including motor, home, life, travel and pet insurance as well as utilities and money products such as credit cards and loans. comparethemarket.com actively works with its brand partners to help provide great services to customers. Media Centre: www.comparethemarket.com/media-centre