Steve Webb

UK - In his first print interview since being confirmed as pensions minister in the coalition government, Steve Webb talks to Tom Selby about the review of auto-enrolment, GMP equalisation and introducing a new Pensions Act.

Webb says NEST could go ahead untouched following independent review.

The coalition government will push ahead with NEST if the independent review panel decides the current structure is fit for purpose as well as tackle GMP equalisation and introduce a new Pensions Act, pension minister Steve Webb says.

The increase in state pension age to 66 will happen more quickly than originally planned and could be in place by 2016, minister say.

UK - The government has announced it will undertake an independent review of auto-enrolment.

An employer member of the National Association of Pension Funds has accused the trade body of failing to consult with members before issuing public statements.

Industry figures are rushing to lobby the government on crucial pensions issues ahead of tomorrow's emergency Budget.

Outgoing Association of British Insurers chairman Archie Kane has fired a parting shot at the "lamentable lack of clarity and consistency" of government in tackling the savings gap.

The Association of Consulting Actuaries has requested a meeting with pensions minister Steve Webb to discuss the upcoming Pensions and Savings Bill.

The National Association of Pension Funds has urged the government not to damage the UK's savings culture by back peddling on pension reforms.