The introduction of a plan to protect the National Insurance accounts of people, especially mothers, who may lose out when it comes to the state pension has been delayed, the government announced today (March 30). The delay has been criticized as “very disappointing” by Steve Webb, a former pensions minister and now a partner at … Read more
The UK superannuation market has recorded its busiest year to date in 2025, according to Aon, a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions on risk, retirement and health. Aon suggests that the high level of activity is the strengthening of competition, especially in small transactions, as well as the continued demand for … Read more
The 25p ‘age 80’ payment remains fixed at its current rate (Image: Getty) The State Pension paid to people over 80 who retired before 2016 will not increase from April. The State Pension increases at the beginning of each new tax year, on 6 April, in accordance with three keys. The new rates are determined … Read more
The national pension is meant to be straightforward: if you’ve made at least 35 years of national insurance contributions, you’ll qualify for the full benefit, which currently costs £230.25 a week. However, hundreds of thousands of people are finding that this is often not true – they are in line to receive less than the … Read more
DWP Minister Torsten Bell spoke to MPs about the state pension (Image: UK Parliament) A senior government minister has shared news about a major change in government pensions. DWP Minister Torsten Bell spoke to the Work and Pensions Committee about upcoming changes to the DWP benefit eligibility rules. He was asked about a range of … Read more
There is an old business adage that says a camel is a horse made by committee. It starts with good intentions – smooth, fast and fit for purpose – and comes up with more humps and a clear surrender sound. Andy Bell – Image by Dan Murrell One cannot entirely deny the suspicion that somewhere … Read more