All Pensions articles
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ArticleAvon Cosmetics completes £235 million bulk purchase annuity transaction
Avon Cosmetics has completed a £235 million bulk purchase annuity transaction for its pension plan.
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Case StudiesDeloitte highlights pension contribution structure as a key retention tool
Deloitte has assessed its pension scheme to determine the best contribution levels that allow employees to achieve a comfortable retirement.
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AnalysisHow can employers ensure pensions remain an effective talent attraction and retention tool?
Employers are reassessing how they approach pensions as a benefit in light of recent industry changes to ensure their provision continues to stand out in a competitive recruitment market.
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ArticlePension risk transfer market forecast to reach £70 billion in 2026
The total risk transferred to insurers and reinsurers is predicted to reach £70 billion in 2026, up 15% from volumes seen in 2025, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleFormer Public Health England staff to receive outstanding pension back payments
Hundreds of former Public Health England (PHE) workers have secured outstanding back payments due to pension miscalculations.
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ArticleGovernment launches measures to close gender pension gap
The government has announced measures to close the gender pension gap and improve pensions for millions of women working in local government.
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Article57% rate workplace pension as most important benefit when deciding to join an organisation
More than half of UK workers (57%) say a workplace pension is very important when deciding whether to join a new organisation, according to research by workplace pension provider Penfold.
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ArticleIncreased employer pension contributions top 2026 benefits wishlist for 31%
Nearly a third (31%) of employees ranked increased employer pension contributions as the most important perk for their 2026 benefits packages, according to research by Epassi UK.
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Case StudiesPodcast: Myerson Solicitors’ employee ownership culture shapes benefits proposition
Myerson Solicitors has positioned benefits as central to its employee proposition, using its Bee Well initiative to support financial, mental and physical wellbeing alongside work-life balance and career development.
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Article81% of employers support staff to understand and manage pension savings
A majority (81%) of UK employers said they are supporting employees to understand and manage their pension savings during employment and into retirement, according to new data from Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleOxford Instruments completes £213 million bulk purchase annuity transaction for pension scheme
Manufacturing and research firm Oxford Instruments has completed a £213 million bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction for its pension scheme.
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AnalysisZoe Alexander: Salary sacrifice could result in shrinking pensions
The government’s planned cap on salary sacrifice pension contributions, due in 2029, poses significant challenges for employers and savers alike.
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AnalysisWhat will the £2,000 national insurance relief cap mean for employers?
Experts warn the measure could worsen under-saving for retirement, while employers face increased costs and complexity.
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ArticleJust 17% of staff expect to review or increase pension contributions in next 12 months
Despite 53% of employees saying they thought about their pension a fair amount or a great deal in 2025, only 17% expect to actually review or increase their pension contributions in the next 12 months, according to new research by PensionBee.
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ArticleFCA publishes updated proposals to Value for Money consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated proposals to its Value for Money (VFM) Framework consultation.
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Case StudiesThe benefits on offer at Atom Bank
The benefits offered by Atom Bank include enhanced family leave, a profit share bonus and car salary sacrifice scheme.
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ArticleDivorced UK women face 61% pension gap
Divorced women have been found to typically have £53,160 less in pensions savings than divorced men in the UK, according to research by Now:Pensions and the Pension Policy Institute.
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Article36% do not think £2,000 per person annual NI cap on pensions salary sacrifice should be introduced
Employee Benefits poll: A third (36.1%) of employers do not think the £2,000 per person annual national insurance (NI) cap on pensions salary sacrifice should be introduced.
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ArticleDepartment for Work and Pensions launches pension scheme trusteeship standards consultation
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a consultation on improving the standards of pension scheme trusteeship, governance and administration.
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Employers must prepare staff for working longer as retirement pressures mount
Employers need to focus on health, job design, reward and financial awareness to prepare workers for extended careers.