The new Government has already made its mark by announcing significant changes to pensions since the election. We look at ...

The state pension is the regular payment that pensioners get from the government after they reach a certain age, currently 66 ...

Industry experts are expecting a busy year for the pensions industry in 2025, predicting increased demand in the pension risk transfer market, growing momentum around pensions dashboards, and key ...

Pension drawdown is a way of taking money out of your pension to fund your retirement. It allows you to keep your savings invested and take money out whenever you choose. Many people remain with their ...

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to the 2025/26 Winter Fuel Payment.

Leaving aside the political rhetoric, it looks like these “reforms” are based on incomplete and flawed analysis.

Public sector workers could be offered higher pay in exchange for smaller pensions under plans being considered by Labour ...

Pension scheme trustees should act now ahead of the pensions dashboards staging dates to avoid unnecessary costs, protect member benefits, and ensure a smooth transition to their endgame strategy, Car ...

The technical term for this is 'uncrystallised funds pension lump sums (UFPLS)'. With this option, you can take all your pension in one go, or a series of smaller lump sums as and when you want, ...

The BBC Pension Scheme is one of the biggest occupational pension schemes in the UK, providing benefits for over 50,000 people. The BBC Pension Scheme is one of the biggest occupational pension ...

In 2023, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association advised that UK pension funds invest almost £1tn in the UK through a mix of UK shares, corporate bonds, government debt and other asset classes.

Phillip in Bridgetown: I'm retiring soon and will have a pension. I can choose the single life option or the joint/survivor option. I'm married, so I'm assuming the joint is the better choice?