8 h. ago Inheritance tax will apply to pension pots... even if workers die before retirement as Rachel Reeves tries to fill financial black hole

The Chancellor announced last year that retirement savings will be subject to the levy from April 2027.

Economics

23 h. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP to hand out free £18,000 to certain state pensioners – are you eligible?

A state pension age review will be taking place and the DWP has suggested that it could bring forward changes to the state pension age for future generations of retirees

Economics

7 d. ago UK State Pension: current age may increase to 80 as experts forecast reforms

Rising life expectancy could mean working longer or paying more into your pension 🕰️

Politics

7 d. ago State pension warning for millions of Brits who are between two specific ages

According to research, two-thirds of freelancers and business owners who are approaching retirement age are facing a pension crisis, and a warning has been issued

Events

9 d. ago Pension age debate threatens to splinter Germany’s fragile coalition

Merz walks fine line as ‘lazy Germans’ debate sparks protest and economy minister calls to raise retirement age to 70The fact that ageing Germany’s generous pension system is unsustainable is political Berlin’s worst-kept secret, but a controversial call to save it by hiking the retirement age to 70 has sparked howls of protest and threatened to destabilise the fractious government.The chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has largely sidestepped the ticking timebomb of the greying population since taking office in May, preferring instead to announce sweeteners such as tax breaks for older Germans to continue working past the retirement age. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago LIZ KENDALL: 'There's a real risk tomorrow’s pensioners are set to be poorer than today’s'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall writes for The Mirror as she launches a Pensions Commission to 'ensure we have a pension system fit for the next generation of retirees'

Events

3 w. ago New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

Economics

4 w. ago Lifetime ISA vs personal pension: Which is better for higher retirement income?

It’s never too early to start putting your money to work for the future - but which product would serve you best?

Politics