Retirement
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Pension salary sacrifice changes announced at Budget given green light
The legislation putting into effect the changes to pensions salary sacrifice has now been passed into law, as the National Insurance Contributions…
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Two-thirds use salary sacrifice – but most workers unaware of 2029 cap
New research from Barnett Waddingham (BW), part of Howden, highlights that many workers in the UK are still unclear on salary sacrifice…
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Last-minute pension saving could cost Brits £24,000, as contributions surge at tax year’s end
New Penfold data shows that savers are delaying pension contributions – a habit that could significantly impact long-term returns. Millions of UK…
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New research reveals massive ‘concentration of power’ in DC pension market
A major new research report published yesterday by consultants LCP finds that the move to ‘mega funds’ in Defined Contribution (DC) workplace…
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Industry reaction | Passage of landmark Pension Schemes Bill paves way for vital reforms to benefit savers
Pensions UK has today welcomed the passage through Parliament of the Pension Schemes Bill, marking a major step forward in reforming the…
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Pensions on divorce: an enduring blind spot in financial settlements
Henry Hood, senior partner at Hunters Law LLP, examines why pensions remain one of the most overlooked assets in divorce settlements despite…
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UK state pension among weakest in Europe as retirees left with £220 monthly buffer
UK pensioners are among the least financially secure in Europe when state pension income is compared to the cost of living, new…
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One in three expect to work past retirement age as Living Wage Foundation warns “alarming number” heading into pension poverty
One in three (32 per cent) workers saving into Defined Contribution schemes who were polled as part of new Living Wage Foundation…
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Annuity rates hold near decade‑highs into 2026, extending retirement income boost
Annuity rates rose in March 2026, reaching 7.62%, according to the Standard Life Annuity Rate Tracker. With long‑term interest rates remaining high,…
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New research explains why politicians just can’t quit the state pension triple-lock
Tom Selby, director of public policy at AJ Bell, highlights the strong public backing behind the state pension triple-lock, while pointing to…
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