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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Why UK savers withdrew £70bn from retirement pots over the last year

Pension savers in the UK withdrew more than £70 billion from their retirement funds during the 2024/25 financial year, marking a substantial 35.9 per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to new figures from the City regulator.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data has prompted financial experts to suggest that anticipation of potential tax reforms may have influenced some savers' decisions to access their savings.

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