All Pensions articles
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ArticleBT Pension Scheme completes two longevity swap transactions
The BT Pension Scheme has completed two longevity swap transactions to further protect from the cost of unexpected increases in its members’ life expectancy.
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AnalysisHow far should employers support staff with broader retirement planning?
It is important to ensure employees are aware of relevant benefits as early as possible so they can prepare for retirement.
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Case StudiesOvo supports retirement planning through financial wellbeing benefits
Home energy, electric vehicle charging and green technology firm Ovo helps its 5,000 members of staff plan and prepare for retirement by providing a range of benefits to address multiple needs.
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Article76% of UK employers offer alternative cash benefits to pensions
Three-quarters (76%) of UK employers said they offer alternative cash benefits to pensions for employees restricted by annual pension allowance, according to new research by Towers Watson.
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ArticleA Gomez completes £4.8 million buy-out for retirement benefits scheme
Produce firm A Gomez has completed a £4.8 million buy-out for its retirement benefits scheme in a six-month process.
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OpinionCaroline Harwood: Can employers use salary sacrifice schemes to mitigate Budget tax rises?
The Chancellor announced that the threshold at which employers start paying NICs for each employee would fall from £9,100 to £5,000.
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ArticleNumber of defined contribution pension schemes falls below 1,000 for first time
The number of defined contribution (DC) pensions schemes decreased by 15% in 2024 to 920, according to data from The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to self-invested personal pension schemes
Self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) are a type of retirement plan that gives people more control over how their money is invested.
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ArticleLaw firm discriminated against partner with compulsory retirement policy
A law firm discriminated against a senior partner through a mandatory retirement policy, the employment tribunal has found.
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ArticlePensions disengagement could cost staff up to £500,000 in retirement
Employees who fail to actively engage with their pension during their career could see this cost them up to £500,000 in retirement, according to research by online pensions provider PensionBee.
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AnalysisHow can employers help boost the retirement savings of unpaid carers?
Caring responsibilities can have a long-term impact on people’s pension provisions and retirement options.
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Case StudiesTSB ensures working carers have financial and practical support
With around 8% of its 5,000 workforce having caring responsibilities, TSB places a strong emphasis on helping to ensure those in this situation are able to cope
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Article72% of UK employees believe a responsibly invested pension is important
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK employees feel it is important their employer offers a responsibly invested pension, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleFewer women contribute to occupational DC pension schemes than men
A smaller proportion of women than men across all working-age groups contribute to an occupational defined contribution (DC) pension, according to research by financial services consultancy Broadstone.
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ArticleTui UK completes £370 million pensions buy-in
Tui UK has completed a £370 million buy-in for the cash balance (BAL) section of its group pension trust.
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AnalysisHow do international tensions impact organisations, their employees and their reward strategies in 2025?
Rising geopolitical pressures are shaping the way organisations operate, affecting everything from supply chains and sales to reward and benefits strategies.
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OpinionNick Bustin: What does 2025 have in store for employers and employees?
As 2025 starts to unfurl, the challenges faced by employers and employees alike are becoming more apparent.
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Article17% of young people know exactly where all their pension pots are
Only less than a fifth (17%) of people aged 18-34 revealed that they know exactly where all their pension pots are, reveals research from Raindrop.
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ArticleExclusive: Teva launches financial wellbeing support for employees
Pharmaceuticals and generic medicines firm Teva has introduced financial wellbeing and education support for its 1,100 UK and Northern Ireland employees.
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ArticleSanofi completes £1.4 billion pensions buy-in
French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare firm Sanofi has completed a £1.4 billion buy-in for its pension scheme.