All Pensions articles
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ArticleGP practice manager failed to pay staff pension contributions into NHS scheme
A GP practice manager failed to pay more than £75,000 into the NHS Pension Scheme, despite deducting employee contributions.
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ArticlePension savers contributed 19% more in 2024 compared to 2023
Pension savers contributed £285, or 19%, more to their pots in 2024 than in 2023, increasing the average from £1,192 to £1,477, according to research by PensionBee.
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ArticleWest Brom Building Society receives living pension accreditation
West Brom Building Society has received living pension accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to ensure financial security for employees both now and in retirement.
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ArticleCaravan and Motorhome Club launches new pension arrangements for staff
Caravan and Motorhome Club has switched pension providers.
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ArticleLegal and General becomes living pension employer
Legal and General has received living pension employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its aim to provide stability and security for its employees both now and in the future.
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Article48% of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice
Almost half (48%) of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Novuna
The benefits on offer at financial services firm Novuna.
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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.