HM Treasury

This week's top stories included reports that chancellor Philip Hammond is considering cutting higher-rate tax relief in the Autumn Budget, while the Court of Appeal ruled IBM had the right to impose a cap on increases in pensionable pay.

A cut in higher-rate pension tax relief could be on the cards for the November Budget, according to Treasury insiders.

This week's top stories include estimates suggesting a 20% flat rate of tax relief could save the Treasury £13bn.

Research has revealed a majority of providers are missing invaluable customer information necessary for the pensions dashboard to succeed.

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 stories included analysis suggesting the British Steel Pension Scheme could have a £2bn surplus, while the Treasury removed its controversial MPAA cut from the Finance Bill.

A controversial decision to slash the Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) from £10,000 to £4,000 will be scrapped as the Treasury seeks to trim the Finance Bill.

Data standards to be set on Wednesday

Emergency tax codes for one-off withdrawals under Freedom and Choice are leaving savers significantly overpaying on their tax bills, when in many cases they should pay no tax at all.

The government has been urged to allow Lifetime ISA (LISA) savers to use their pots to pay for financial advice, putting the product on par with pensions and other ISAs.