Pensions
Defined pension scheme shortfall 'passes £100bn'
The funding shortfall faced by the UK's biggest defined benefit pension schemes has broken through the £100 billion barrier for the first time, research said today.
Inside Pensions
Government accused over 'shabby' pensions move
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Anger at disclosure that promised 2.5 per cent rise did not apply to all elements of the state pension.
Pensions: £2.40-a-week extra for retired people
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Pensioners will pick up around £2.40 extra a week when the state pension is increased by 2.5 per cent next April. The Chancellor's guarantee to raise the basic handout will give those on a full state pension an annual increase of £124.80, while the weekly amount for couples will rise by £3.85. However, women with reduced entitlement will get just £72.80 extra a year, which works out at £1.40 a week.
Pension scheme still faces shortfall
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Eight out of 10 defined benefit pension schemes still face a shortfall despite an improvement in their funding position during November, figures showed today.
Annuity returns at record low
Friday, 4 December 2009
Pension incomes for new retirees have nearly halved during the past 15 years as annuity rates have hit record lows, research showed today.
Are you missing out your pension tax relief?
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Under some pension schemes the onus is on higher rate taxpayers to claim their tax relief, but many don't realise they are failing to recoup thousands.
Pension 'black hole' could leave millions facing misery
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Retirement plans are looking less rosy for anyone relying on the state scheme
State pension age should be 70, say bosses
Monday, 19 October 2009
The state pension age should rise to 70 as soon as "reasonably practical", company directors argued today.
Equitable Life losers claim court victory
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Court quashes the Treasury's decision to reject certain findings made that there had been "injustice and maladministration".
Bridging the great pensions gap
Sunday, 11 October 2009
No state income until the age of 66? It's time to take a personal interest in retirement planning, say Chiara Cavaglieri and Julian Knight
Julian Knight: Beware US pensions and madcap mansion tax
Sunday, 27 September 2009
The Government's personal accounts plan is in big – possibly terminal – trouble. Pensions minister Angela Eagle announced on Thursday that it won't now be fully in place until 2016 due to employer concerns over cost.
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