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Revised Labour Pension Plan Blocked as Pension Power Grab Over Workers' Retirement Savings Deepens

Labour pension plan blocked again. The UK government's attempt to expand control over private pension funds faces another setback as the House of Lords blocks a key measure in the Pension Schemes Bill.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Labour Pension Plan Sparks Fury After MPs Back Power to Direct Retirement Savings

MPs approved plans allowing ministers to influence pension investments, raising concerns about political control and risks to long-term retirement savings.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

Badenoch’s pensions triple lock remarks prompt alarm among Tory colleagues

Leader urged to clarify suggestion lock could be means-tested amid fears party will lose support among older voters

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

New calls to keep State Pension age at 66 due to life expectancy in Scotland

The State Pension age is due to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

UK pensions: how to make sure you get the best income in retirement

Experts offer tips on how to make the best of your contributions – and whether you could even afford to retire early

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023

New planned review of State Pension age could see retirement rise to 68 as early as 2036

The planned rise from 66 to 67 will go ahead between 2026 and 2028.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Government right to take wait-and-see approach over state pension age – experts

The decision not to accelerate the current timetable is a very positive step for future pensioners, some experts said.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

When it comes to pensions, Britain’s women are still a long way from equality. Why?

State provision is still lagging behind that for men, while women also lose out significantly in private pensions, says former pensions minister Ros Altmann

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Pensions: why do those retiring face ‘massive’ losses despite FTSE highs?

Retired planner was shocked to see that his Aviva pension had dropped 20% in value last year

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023

Liz Truss says state pension WILL rise in April in chaotic U-turn after Tory fury

The Prime Minister confirmed the state pension triple lock WILL remain in place - just 24 hours after ditching her commitment to it - in a surprise announcement at the first PMQs since her Budget U-turn

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022