Alex Burghart becomes minister for pensions and growth

Alex Burghart is the Conservative MP for Brentwood and Onga

Professional Pensions
clock • 1 min read

Alex Burghart has been selected as minister for pensions and growth in the Department for Work and Pensions.

Alex Burghart has been confirmed as the minister for pensions and growth in the Department for Work and Pensions. He is currently the Conservative MP for Brentwood and Onga, a role he has served since 2017. He was formerly a special adviser to Theresa May. He has been serving as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the DWP since September 2022. Pensions ministers since 1998 Infogram

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Pensions

The importance of defining the roles within a SSAS

The importance of defining the roles within a SSAS

'Poor role discipline can create compliance, tax and fiduciary risk'

Caitlin Southall
clock 08 October 2026 • 4 min read
AJ Bell warns Budget could 'exacerbate' 76% pension lump sum withdrawal rate

AJ Bell warns Budget could 'exacerbate' 76% pension lump sum withdrawal rate

AJ Bell has called on chancellor John Healey to commit to a pension tax lock

clock 06 October 2026 • 2 min read
Rachel Vahey: Pension savers need stability, not another panic-fuelled tax raid

Rachel Vahey: Pension savers need stability, not another panic-fuelled tax raid

'Real-world consequences of allowing pension tax speculation to run unchecked'

Rachel Vahey
clock 05 October 2026 • 3 min read