PPF's simpler levy plan gains industry backing; Pensions fund raises its holding in Dixons

The Labour Party has named Douglas Alexander as shadow secretary of state for work and pensions.

Pension holders could see tax increase; Strikes over cuts can be avoided, says Acas

Public sector workers will budge no further on pension reforms and will fight recommendations in Lord Hutton's review, unions say.

Hutton warns on public sector pensions; Public sector workers enjoy 30 years in retirement; Families pay £400 for public pensions

Conservative Party Conference: you must retire later, public sector workers will be warned; Public unions set for pensions fight; Universities fail to disclose pension liabilities; Pensioners may lose their homes over benefit cut.

Regulator guidance on enhanced transfer value exercises could force trustees and sponsoring employers to collude on offer terms to meet compliance standards, Mercer say.

Gurkhas say pension increase would save government millions; Public sector pension cuts could lead to industrial unrest, say unions; Call for public sector pensions overhaul; Pensions blow for small employers

Increasing numbers of firms are closing defined benefit schemes to future accrual as they struggle to meet obligations, Lucida says.

LCP has hired Andy Cheseldine from Hewitt to expand its defined contribution service team.