Steve Webb

Professionals urged to lobby European counterparts

The introduction of Solvency II-type regime for schemes would be a "nightmare scenario" for Britain and kill off defined benefit provision entirely, politicians warn.

Jenna Towler on Webb's small pots plan

Steve Webb has outlined two "big bang" solutions to the issue of small pot consolidation.

Jonathan Stapleton calls for clear AE policy

Jack Jones talks to Margaret Snowdon

The Department for Work and Pensions has admitted it is ‘gravely concerned' over proposals to bring the IORP Directive more into line with the Solvency II.

The government's delay to the auto-enrolment timetable has been met with dismay from the pensions industry and trade unions.

Auto-enrolment staging dates and contribution increases for thousands of firms will be delayed or changed, the pensions minister confirms.

Auto-enrolment will not work without clear and transparent charges from pension schemes, the National Association of Pension Funds said today.