A new pensions bill has been introduced, which could affect your existing pensions. Pension legislation is almost a staple of parliamentary business. If it is not the Chancellor tweaking the tax rules, it is the Department for Work and Pensions … Continue reading →

In late May, HMRC published a report – based on data collected in summer 2023 and dated January 2024 – that had been held back for months. Why the delay? HMRC are not renowned for prompt action, except for issuing … Continue reading →

New research suggests some retirement costs have fallen, but there is a twist… How much net income do you need each year for a minimum, moderate or comfortable living standard in retirement? Every year since 2019, the Pension and Lifetime … Continue reading →

The Winter Fuel Payment will be returning for most pensioners in England and Wales this winter. Two days before her important Spending Review announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves largely completed a slow-motion U-turn on eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). … Continue reading →

New research has highlighted the groups on track for a retirement of scrimping. Several investment institutions publish annual reports on the state of the retirement market. The latest, from Scottish Widows, does not paint a rosy picture. Its National Retirement … Continue reading →