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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

Senior Correspondent

Martin Richmond is senior correspondent at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 as reporter from Practical Law. He began his career in journalism working as an editorial assistant for Communications International Group in 2015 working across their collection of publications including Pharmacy Magazine. He completed a BA in History at the University of Essex in 2013. After graduating from his undergraduate degree, he completed his Master’s Degree in Journalism at Brunel University in 2014. Outside of work, Martin is a big cinephile. He loves going to the cinema and reviewing films. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football.

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DWP publishes state pension age communications action plan

Pensions

DWP publishes state pension age communications action plan

Government confirms plan to develop strategy with ‘timely’ and ‘modern’ communications

clock 25 June 2026 • 4 min read
Andy Burnham clarifies stance on Waspi compensation

Pensions

Andy Burnham clarifies stance on Waspi compensation

Burnham called for ‘recompense’ yesterday but now says he accepts final decision has been made

clock 11 June 2026 • 2 min read
DC pension pot growth points to increased fraud risk, pensions minister warns

Pensions

DC pension pot growth points to increased fraud risk, pensions minister warns

Torsten Bell says expanding DC pots will attract increased fraudster attention

clock 11 June 2026 • 2 min read
'Scare tactics and jargon' alienating young pension savers

Pensions

'Scare tactics and jargon' alienating young pension savers

People’s Pension research finds almost half of Gen Z do not engage with their pension

clock 02 June 2026 • 1 min read
MoneyHelper pension dashboard expected to launch in 2027/28

Pensions

MoneyHelper pension dashboard expected to launch in 2027/28

Maps CEO says ‘significant’ progress has been made since schemes began connecting to ecosystem

clock 21 May 2026 • 2 min read
HMRC repays £44.1m in overpaid pensions tax in Q1

Pensions

HMRC repays £44.1m in overpaid pensions tax in Q1

Total amount recouped by savers since 2015 is close to surpassing £1.6bn

clock 27 April 2026 • 4 min read
Majority of UK adults oblivious to pensions IHT change - research

Tax planning

Majority of UK adults oblivious to pensions IHT change - research

Standard Life research finds 89% have little or no awareness about upcoming IHT pension changes

clock 24 March 2026 • 3 min read
FCA publishes pensions regulatory priorities report

Regulation

FCA publishes pensions regulatory priorities report

Regulator sets out key priorities amid significant industry transformation

clock 12 March 2026 • 4 min read
Industry calls for whole market approach to FCA pension transfer reforms

Pensions

Industry calls for whole market approach to FCA pension transfer reforms

Consultation responses suggest proposals risk creating ‘disjointed’ and ‘confusing’ experiences

clock 11 February 2026 • 7 min read
Government again rejects Waspi compensation after review

Pensions

Government again rejects Waspi compensation after review

DWP: Creation of compensation scheme would be ‘highly impractical’ and ‘time-consuming’

clock 29 January 2026 • 3 min read