People paying 50% tax must claim extra tax relief on their pensions before February or risk losing thousands for good, a private bank estimates.

Windsor Life, the closed-book insurer, has rebranded as ReAssure.

Local authorities may take an "aggressive stance" against schemes designed to help individuals avoid long term care (LTC) fees, an expert has warned.

Trades union Unite has rejected the government's latest offer for reform of local government pensions.

Banks are ignoring the risk of fraud committed by their own employees despite investment in anti-fraud systems, accountancy firm BDO has warned.

This year's retirees will have the lowest pension incomes since 2008, according to research by insurer Prudential.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is trialling a new dispute resolution service for small businesses.

UK pension schemes and consultants have expressed serious concerns about European plans to implement Solvency II-style rules across the EU.

The government's public sector pension reforms are causing public servants to put their divorce proceedings on hold as they wait for clarity on payouts, a consultant has said.

Officials in Shanghai are delaying the introduction of rules permitting expats living in the country to pay into its social security and pension system due to fear of upsetting investors.