Steve Webb

Nearly one million pension plans were accessed for the first time during the year

Firm warns changes to pensions tax could cause challenges for workers, employers and the public sector

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) repaid £48.7m over the second quarter of the year for pension flexibility tax overpayments.

Martin Richmond looks at the benefits and drawbacks of allowing early access to pensions

Andrew Bailey has said he does not support mandation, with the industry suggesting this will be ‘unwelcome’ at the DWP

Bill hailed by industry as a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for workplace pensions

Hypothetical reforms tested including removing NI exemption

Research finds retirees who own their homes tend to ‘frontload’ their retirement spending

Regulator ponders the merits of radical thinking on pension savings

Industry says minister’s appointment comes during a ‘critical’ year for pensions policy