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Chancellor George Osborne left pensions tax relief alone, introduced a flat-rate state pension and gave a nod to the white paper on long-term care. But what do industry figures think?

Life insurance policies and annuity contracts will come under increased scrutiny from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as it cracks down on income tax avoidance.

Pension tax relief, tax-free lump sums and the annual allowance remained unchanged in the Budget, much to the relief of the pensions industry.

The Chancellor has confirmed a £140 a week flat-rate basic state pension will be introduced early in the next Parliament.

The government is to investigate pinning the state pension age (SPA) to longevity, the Chancellor has said.

With the forthcoming abolition of Protected Rights, Adrian Walker explains what the key advice issues for clients could be as a result of this change.

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: A high court is debating whether an undrawn pension pot should be used to pay off creditors if an individual is bankrupt, but still working. Should pensions be used in this way?

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pensions story this week.

Millionaire business tycoon Donald Trump has dropped a claim for legal costs against a pensioner who opposed his plans to build a golf course on her land.

The government will attempt to address inequalities in the state pension between civil partners and married couples as it considers marriage equality.