pensions

The Pension Policy Institute (PPI) has released research outlining the various political party agenda's to reform the UK pension system in the run up to the General Election next month.

Over half a million people in the UK could experience a shortfall of £10,000 in their pension for each year of retirement new research reveals.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has cautioned it will not pay out any pensions for at least one year if MG Rover becomes eligible for the fund, with some industry players estimating a £50m payout figure at this early stage.

Tony Blair has refused to rule introducing means-testing of state pension benefits after being challenged to state his position by the Tories, reports The Daily Telegraph.

Retirement specialist Winterthur Life is on the road again during May and June to discuss the opportunities facing IFAs ahead of A-Day.

Nearly seven in ten firms say current policies in place to drive up occupational pensions are not having the desired effect, new research indicates.

The Conservative Party has pledged to provide an extra £10 for every £100 towards the pension pot of a basic rate taxpayer in an effort to combat what it calls the pension ‘time-bomb.'

Financial insurance firm Interactive Investor is questioning why pensions and savings issues are not being made a higher priority in the the General Election campaign.

MG ROVER is in the spotlight in this morning's papers with reports the former directors have come under growing pressure over their role in its collapse, according to the Financial Times .

The Scottish National Party has today published its manifesto and pledged to implement grants first-time buyers to help them buy their first home, a local income tax and a pension in retirement based on residency rather than contributions.