Steve Webb

Proposals to make auto-enrolment more efficient for employers have been outlined by the government.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has said the abolition of contracting out, brought forward to 2016, does not mean defined ambition (DA) proposals must be finalised earlier.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

The acceleration of the introduction of the single tier flat-rate state pension to April 2016 has been confirmed by pensions minister Steve Webb.

Retirement Planner's round up of the top pension stories this week.

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: Would you like to see 'defined ambition' pensions?

Pensions minister Steve Webb has reiterated his interest in providing guaranteed returns in defined contribution schemes to create of risk-sharing ‘defined ambition' vehicles, describing it as a "stunning sales pitch".

Moving to a flat-rate single tier state pension will take the risk out of advising people on whether it pays to save for retirement, MPs heard.

Stewart Dick looks at some of the factors contributing to a rise in use of flexible drawdown.

The Department for Work and Pensions has promised a better working relationship between the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and said joint thematic reviews are planned.