Richard Harrington
Ex-nuclear workers say govt should pay '£182m pension loss'
Former nuclear workers are urging the government to honour pension promises they claim were made when the industry was privatised two decades ago.
The new pensions minister - time for another change?
Richard Butcher says the role should be scrapped as pensions are too important to mess with.
Industry welcomes new minister but says a number of policy issues must be sorted out
Guy Opperman's appointment as minister for pensions and financial inclusion has been received positively, but experts say he must tackle a number of outstanding policy issues.
Updated: Guy Opperman named as minister for pensions and financial inclusion
Guy Opperman has been named as parliamentary under-secretary for pensions and financial inclusion following the post-election reshuffle.
Richard Harrington moved to new department in post-election reshuffle
Richard Harrington has been reshuffled into the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) following last week's general election.
David Gauke named as work and pensions minister
David Gauke has been appointed work and pensions minister in Theresa May's first reshuffle since the general election which lost the Conservative Party's majority.
Hung parliament leaves pension policy in doubt
The UK has awoken to shock news that the Conservative Party has failed to secure an overall majority, leaving the future government hanging somewhat in the balance.
What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?
A surprise general election is in store in just over month, but battle lines are yet to be drawn. James Phillips explores where pensions sit in the chaos.
Govt prepares to force providers to join pensions dashboard
Data standards to be set on Wednesday
Auto-enrolment takes 500,000th employer under its wing
More than half a million employers have now been brought into the auto-enrolment (AE) regime with over 7.6 million people now saving in a pension.
UK private sector pension fund consolidation: Lessons from abroad
Paul Traynor says UK schemes can learn a lot from the overseas experience of scheme consolidation
Does the industry need to get on board with LISA?
As the LISA launches to the public, the industry may need to play a role in ensuring savers get the best possible outcome. James Phillips explores its potential future
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include reports that a deal for the British Steel Pension Scheme could be very near, while recent falls in life expectancy may not be a blip.
Dashboard one step closer to launch as ABI unveils prototype
A prototype of the pensions dashboard has been demonstrated to government ministers on time, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced.
Government to tackle scams, charges and transparency 'very soon'
The government is planning to release proposals on pension scams, reducing fees and charges, and improving transparency "very soon", according to Richard Harrington.
Have your say: Is it time to look again at defined ambition?
This week, we want to know whether the Communication Workers Union's plan for a risk-sharing scheme at Royal Mail signals it is time to revisit defined ambition.
Ann Harris named TPAS chairwoman
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed Ann Harris as chairwoman of The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS).
Pensions Minister to open PBUK
Pensions minister Richard Harrington has been confirmed as the opening keynote speaker for Pensions & Benefits UK (PBUK).
DWP refrains from 'unleashing monster' NEST into drawdown market
The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will not expand its decumulation offering to enter the drawdown market, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.
PLSA launches trustee diversity campaign
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) is embarking on a campaign to improve the diversity of trustee boards in a climate of "division and disharmony".
Minister defends green paper; says it's 'legitimate' to look at indexation
Richard Harrington has said the government has not made up its mind on indexation after it was criticised for trying to raid pensions in its green paper.
DWP's green paper: Indexation could be suspended for underfunded schemes
There could be a case to suspend indexation for schemes which are underfunded and where sponsors are in stress, the government has said.
Member nominated trustees must be supported
Janice Turner looks at a recent Parliamentary debate on the role of member nominated trustees in master trusts.
Richard Harrington: AE review has to consider self-employed
The government has to consider how auto-enrolment (AE) can be extended to the self-employed in its forthcoming review says pensions minister Richard Harrington.
