All Pensions articles
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ArticleTwo-fifths unaware how much they contribute to their workplace pension
Two fifths of UK workers do not know how much they are contributing to their workplace pension, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleSmart receives living wage and living pension employer accreditation
Smart has received both living wage and living pension employer accreditation, as part of its commitment to help employees build financial security and prepare for their future retirement.
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OpinionSonya Fraser: Government pension reforms provide greater clarity for employers
The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill landed on 5 June, hot on the heels of the UK government issuing several consultation outcome reports on key pension reform issues.
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ArticlePoll: Do you think the new Pension Schemes Bill will help defined contribution (DC) schemes to prove they are value for money?
Last week, the government introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which has been designed to make pensions easier to understand and manage, and drive better value over the long term.
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ArticleGrant Thornton completes £275 million bulk purchase annuity pensions buy-in
Grant Thornton has completed a £275 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction for its pensions fund.
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ArticleRed Handling commits to resolving pension issues for staff at Gatwick Airport
Red Handling has committed to fixing problems regarding late and missing pension payments for its more than 100 workers based at Gatwick Airport, resulting in them calling off industrial action.
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ArticleGovernment introduces Pension Schemes Bill
The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which is designed to make pensions easier to understand and manage, and drive better value over the long term.
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ArticleCost of minimum retirement lifestyle falls to £21,600 per year for two-person household
The cost of the minimum retirement lifestyle has decreased to £21,600 per year for a two-person household, due to the impact of lower energy prices and changes in the public’s expectations, according to research by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
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ArticleLondon Waste completes £22 million bulk purchase annuity transaction
London Waste has completed a £22 million bulk purchase annuity transaction for its pension scheme.
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ArticleDeloitte and Leonardo UK shortlisted for Best pensions strategy
Professional services network Deloitte and aerospace firm Leonardo UK are among the employers shortlisted for Best pensions strategy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleGovernment announces further plans to reform pensions industry
The government has announced plans to reform the UK pensions industry by creating a £25 billion megafund minimum.
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ArticleHMRC releases research on removing salary sacrifice tax exemptions
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published research into employers’ attitudes to removing tax exemptions for workplace pension schemes administered through salary sacrifice.
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ArticleMorrisons completes £270 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in
Grocery retailer Morrisons has completed a £270 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in for its Morrisons Retirement Saver Plan – RSP Section.
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ArticleRossie Young People’s Trust and Hebridean Housing Partnership receive DB living pension accreditation
Rossie Young People’s Trust and Hebridean Housing Partnership have received defined benefit (DB) living pension accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.
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AnalysisGetting the basics of pensions communications right
To avoid barriers created by jargon, a pensions glossary can enable staff to decode the language used.
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Case StudiesJuro uses technology to clearly communicate pension scheme
Juro communicates its pension scheme through the use of technology and clear, digestible information.
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ArticleCommScope Connectivity UK completes £63 million bulk annuity transaction
Telecommunication provider CommScope Connectivity UK has completed a £63 million bulk annuity transaction for its Andrew Pension and Life Assurance Plan.
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ArticleUK workplace pension providers sign Mansion House Accord
Many UK workplace pension providers have signed the Mansion House Accord as part of their intent to invest at least 10% of their defined contribution (DC) default funds in private markets by 2030.
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AnalysisPodcast: Supporting employees to maximise retirement income
In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, in association with Royal London, Rory Marsh, workplace pensions lifestage director at Royal London, discusses how to support employees to maximise their retirement income.
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ArticleFife Voluntary Action becomes accredited living hours and living pension employer
Charity Fife Voluntary Action has become an accredited living hours and living pension employer, as awarded by the Living Wage Foundation.