The combined deficit of the UK's defined benefit (DB) schemes grew by 30% over the last 12 months, according to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

The impact of a takeover on a pension scheme can be significant. Tom Jackman looks at how trustees can ensure they are on the front foot.

Members of the Nortel Networks UK Pension Scheme are due to receive more than £1bn after a settlement was agreed in a long-running court battle across two continents.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has fined high street firm Johnson Shoes £40,000 after it repeatedly failed to enrol its staff into a pension scheme because it was "too busy".

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to continue the triple lock protection for the state pension if they win the general election.

With political parties drawing up their manifestos for the snap general election, James Phillips explores the industry's greatest desires for the future of pensions

This week's top stores included coverage of eight promotions made by Hymans Robertson, as well as PTL becoming a standalone business after completing a management buyout.

Outgoing Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) chief executive Joanne Segars has been appointed non-executive chairwoman of the Central local government pension scheme (LGPS) pool.

Hymans Robertson has promoted three partners to equity members, and five employees to partner status.

The shortlist for the Greatest Single Contribution to Occupational Pensions (1998-2017) accolade has been published…