The Latest Breaking News from Pensions UK

Triple lock overhaul ‘could help make state pensions more sustainable’

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that from April 2030, Labour plans to adjust the triple lock.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Experts Say UK Pensioners Need £45,400 a Year To Retire Comfortably, But Fewer Than 1 in 10 Are on Track To Reach It

A study reveals only 9% of Britons will achieve a comfortable retirement income, highlighting significant gaps in savings and urging immediate action to secure future financial stability.

International Business Times UK · Jun 18

Pension crisis warning as millions of Brits face retirement ‘cliff edge’

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The Independent UK · Jun 3

April state pension changes – why it is ‘crucial’ for workers to plan ahead

The triple lock means rising state pension incomes, while changes are also taking place which gradually raise the state pension age from 66 to 67.

Evening Standard · Apr 5

Nearly 3 in 10 workers plan to increase pay-ins to pension before Labour’s tax change

The survey also indicated that many people were unaware of any salary sacrifice changes announced in the budget

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Some pension savers ‘expect to cut contributions after salary sacrifice changes’

Research for Pensions UK indicated that the change, taking effect in 2029, could affect the behaviour of some pension savers.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Top financial resolutions for 2026 revealed in survey

The start of a new year is the ‘perfect time’ to reset financial goals according to Pensions UK, which commissioned the research.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Workers’ pensions expected to soak up costs if Reeves taxes salary sacrifice schemes

Reeves faces employer backlash over a rumoured raid on salary sacrifice schemes

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Any salary sacrifice clampdown ‘would hit pension savers, firms and economy’

Pensions UK and the Federation of Small Businesses have sent a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her not to change salary sacrifice.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Government green-lights ‘collective’ pension schemes

The Government said collective defined contribution schemes can potentially offer more security and higher average incomes throughout retirement.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025