United Kingdom

UK - British Land's decision to split the roles of chief executive and chairman has been welcomed by the Pensions Investment Research Consultants.

UK - Over half a million UK citizens living overseas have lost the right to inflation-linked pensions following a ruling by the Court of Appeal.

UK - Scottish Equitable has developed a suite of websites aimed at boosting the take-up of its group personal pension schemes.

UK - New-style Sandler stakeholder products will not penetrate the target market of lower paid workers unless the government rethinks its 1% cap, warns Tillinghast-Towers Perrin.

UK - Member and employer contribution rates to the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations final salary scheme are set to increase following its triennial valuation.

UK - Trustees are considering winding up the Anglo United Pension Scheme slashing benefits for up to 2000 members.

UK - Pointon York SIPP Solutions is waiving its establishment fee for financial advisers who transfer SIPPs from other providers.

UK - Scheme managers have accused the Actuarial Profession of "losing its grip on reality" by suggesting that all members receive copies of actuarial reports.

UK - The government has been attacked for failing to tackle the state pension or contracted-out rebates.

UK - Means-testing benefits is failing to help the poorest people, Conservative pension spokesman David Willetts claims.