All Pensions articles
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ArticleMolins UK completes £249 million pensions buy-in
Manufacturing firm Molins UK has completed a £249 million bulk purchase annuity (BPA) buy-in transaction for its pension fund.
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ArticleHalf are unsure if Pension Schemes Bill will help DC schemes prove they are value for money
Half (52%) of employers said they were unsure if the new Pension Schemes Bill will help defined contribution (DC) schemes to prove they are value for money, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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AnalysisHow to engage younger employees with pensions
Millions of future retirees are not on track to achieve an adequate income in later life.
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AnalysisCuvva engages staff with pensions through back-to basic comms
Cuvva regularly promotes pensions as part of its benefits communication strategy.
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group to consult on moving UK workplace pension
Lloyds Banking Group is consulting on moving its UK workplace pension provision to Scottish Widows’ master trust.
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ArticleJust 19% of women think their pension will enable them to live comfortably in retirement
Only 19% of women agree or strongly agree that their pension will enable them to live comfortably in retirement, compared to 34% of men, according to research by Trafalgar House.
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AnalysisHow can employers ensure their workplace pension delivers value for money?
Defining value for money in DC pensions involves investment performance, communication, digital engagement, and responsiveness to employers and members.
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Case StudiesFirst Bus ensures pension savers are set for a comfortable retirement
First Bus reviewed its pension arrangements and felt that value for money encompassed more than pure investment returns.
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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?
The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, designed to make pensions easier to understand and manage.
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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.