Steve Webb

Short service refunds are to be banned from April 2015, the government has confirmed.

With just months to go before the general election pensions minister Steve Webb shows no sign of slowing down. Helen Morrissey spoke to him about his plans for the future.

The outcome of the next general election looks way too close to call and speculation is mounting about how long Steve Webb will remain as pensions minister.

Steve Webb’s vision for pension reform

Pensions minister Steve Webb has put annuity reform at the top of his wish list should he remain in post after the election.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened a consultation on abolishing the restrictions on the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has warned he will keep a sharp eye on the pensions industry following the announcement of the Budget freedoms in March.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has confirmed that restrictions on the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will be abolished in April 2017.

Royal London has reported a 45% slump in pre-tax profit in H1, pointing to regulatory charges as a key contributor, while its wrap platform Ascentric saw new business slide 20%.