Legislation

UK - Scheme costs will change radically if Britain joins the euro, but it is far from certain whether they will go up or down, experts say.

UK - The government is failing to deal with the pensions crisis by merely "tinkering" with current legislation instead of introducing necessary radical reforms.

UK - NAPF CONFERENCE: Schemes can give some members "better value" pensions by offering impaired life annuities, Watson Wyatt told delegates.

UK - NAPF CONFERENCE: Imminent radical government reforms are needed to address the UK's pensions crisis rather than just "tinkering" with current legislation, NAPF delegates were told.

UK - Pension simplification will fail unless the government overhauls the state system first, NAPF chairman Peter Thompson warns.

UK - Statutory money purchase illustrations will cause shock and confusion and drive up scheme costs, experts claim.

UK - Utility and transport companies are seeking approval to shunt the burden of their deficit-ridden pension schemes to the public through increased prices.

UK/US - Pension schemes are welcoming new international tax rules which simplify benefits for firms in the UK and the US.

UK/US - Pension schemes are welcoming new international tax rules which simplify benefits for firms in the UK and the US.

UK - Prime minister Tony Blair has alarmed pensions experts by indicating he plans to "redraw" the welfare state.