Hargreaves Lansdown

The introduction of the state pension from April 2016 will be scrutinised through an inquiry by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) select committee.

Markets and sterling fall

Pushes out rate hikes

Active membership of occupational pensions has increased by over two million but average contributions have halved says the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Global concerns weighed on decision

In welcome news for many defined benefit pension schemes, the 12-month Consumer Prices Index (CPI) slipped back to zero in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Jeremy Corbyn wants the UK to have a flexible state retirement age. Michael Klimes weighs the pros and cons

Lawmakers must clarify what is meant by advice so it can be made more widely available, industry figures have told the work and pensions select committee.

Proposals from Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn to let some workers retire earlier could double the cost of providing them with a state pension, warns Hargreaves Lansdown.

People do not understand or value tax relief on offer for pension contributions, and would welcome a flat rate of relief, according to two pieces of research.