Pension

The UK pensions bill hit £7.1trn at the end of 2010, weighed down by firms with defined benefit (DB) schemes owing £1.3trn in pension obligations, national statistics show.

Tube workers have called a 72-hour strike over inclusion in Transport for London's (TfL's) pension fund and travel benefits scheme.

BT's has agreed to make a £2bn pension scheme contribution this month to help plug its £4.1bn deficit.

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?

Two thirds of Brits still plan to rely on the state pension to fund their retirement, according to research released today.

Recent market uncertainty has seen extreme volatility in investment markets over the last few years.

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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?...

During a month filled with romance and proposals, it is appropriate to think about what couples should be considering in financial planning terms, writes Clare Moffat, technical manager at Prudential...

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and Treasury secretary Danny Alexander will meet with David Cameron and George Osborne today to demand more tax on high earners' pensions.