Over ten per cent of people who had planned to retire during 2012 are now making alternative arrangements, according to research from Prudential.

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: It has been reported that Lib Dem MPs are demanding more tax on high earners' pensions to speed up income tax breaks for low earners. Should the coalition review pension tax relief for the second time in two years?...

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

Partnership has upped their loan to value rates to enable clients with health issues to release more equity from their homes.

In this week's Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask: NAPF has proposed the government create a nationalised annuity brokerage system to ensure retirees use the OMO. Do you think government intervention would be a good thing?

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

Retail banks could come into the QROPS market as legislation removes complexity, according to Rex Cowley, consultant for The Overseas Pension.

QROPS that fail to take up proposed rule changes will not be hit by hefty member charges, according to David Higgins, technical expert director for Fairbairn's at Overseas Pensions.

Andrew Dilnot's call for financial services to engage in long-term care funding is not being given any stimulus according to Partnership managing director for care, Chris Horlick.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.