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UK growth slumped to just 0.3% in the first quarter of the year, the slowest since 2012, as the construction sector disappointed.

BlackRock has launched its first drawdown offering for pension schemes to capitalise on the Budget freedoms introduced earlier this month.

The size of BT's defined benefit pension deficit helped save the telecoms giant from being acquired, according to chief financial officer Tony Chanmugam.

Scottish pensioners spend more time in retirement than their English or Welsh counterparts, according to research.

The government has been warned the UK risks alienating employers and scheme members if it continues to follow the Australian example.

Five Pension Management Institute (PMI) members have been appointed to the organisation's council.

The majority of employees have experienced anxiety or burnout in their current job while flexible working is more desirable than a workplace pension.

Pensions lawyer Robin Ellison is standing for parliament as a member of the U party - the largest political party you've never heard of (technically).

The UK pensions industry will evolve to "nudge" people towards the most appropriate retirement income stream for their needs, according to a report.

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