State pension

Pensions minister Steve Webb has defended the green paper on simplifying the state pension, saying the proposals would provide better outcomes for women.

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Mike Woodall examines the Public Service Pensions report

More than one-third of active defined benefit scheme members could see their benefits reduced if a £155 flat-rate state pension is introduced in 2015.

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The government has set out its intention to "transform pension saving" with the launch of a green paper consultation on a flat-rate state pension.

Pensions minister Steve Webb will unveil plans for a universal flat-rate pension to be introduced in 2015 or 2016, later today.