AE leads to record numbers of workplace pension savers

Workers saved £114bn into pension pots in 2021, compared to £81.7bn in 2012

Martin Richmond
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AE leads to record numbers of workplace pension savers

The introduction of auto-enrolment (AE) a decade ago has seen a record number of savers put money towards their retirement, according to figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The research revealed in 2021, more than 10.7 million employees across the private and public sectors were contributing towards a workplace pension and saved £114.6bn, representing an increase of £...

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