Steve Webb

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.

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

Pensions minister Steve Webb has confirmed the details of the coalition's overhaul of the basic state pension.

A group of 14 insurers have signed up to a code of conduct on charge disclosure drawn up by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).