The Latest Breaking News from Pensions

Millions to retire later under state pension age increase plans – here’s who’s affected

Around five millions workers could lose out under the plans, according to a report by the Office for Budget Responsibility

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Woman tells of six-year wait to receive Premium Bonds after father’s death

Tracy McGuire-Brown said that to make the process ‘so difficult and so insensitive is just appalling’.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Am I eligible for NS&I compensation after Premium Bonds scandal?

Up to £476 million in deposits was affected

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Labour 'demand SNP breach devolution laws' in Waspi compensation attack

LABOUR ministers “clearly do not understand the devolution system”, the SNP have said after a UK Cabinet Secretary told them to step in and…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

SNP should pay Waspi compensation with devolved funds, Labour minister says

THE Scottish Government should step in to pay Waspi women compensation because the Labour Government will not, the UK Pensions Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Veteran, 99, ‘disappointed’ PM would not meet her to discuss pensions freeze

Anne Puckridge is among nearly half a million UK state pensioners whose pensions have been frozen at the level they were when they left the country.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Pension schemes to be rated red, amber or green in plans to improve transparency

The plans aim to give greater transparency over how schemes are performing and cut the number of savers in poor-value pensions.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Pensions Minister ‘will have her hands full’ as she gets stuck into dual role

Emma Reynolds has been given a dual appointment at the Department for Work and Pensions and the Treasury.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

‘Real risk of new generation of pension inequality if action not taken’

It is vital that government, employers and the pensions industry work together, experts said.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Scot with MND calls on 'robbing' UK Government to pay pensions for terminally ill

A SCOT forced to end his career early because of a debilitating illness that will likely kill him has called on the UK Government to allow the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023