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The vast majority of schemes with valuation dates between September 2014 and September 2015 will need to consider extending recovery periods and increasing contribution rates, The Pensions Regulator says.

Local government schemes face a "real drain on resources" in getting to grips with ethical, social and governance (ESG) risks, according to Avon Pension Fund's investment manager.

Incisive Media supported Workplace Health week with a nutrition seminar and body composition testing following staff feedback.

Lord Keith Bradley has been made shadow pensions spokesman by Labour.

Tata Steel UK faces the possibility of more than 6,000 of its workers taking striking over the company's proposal to close the British Steel pension scheme (BSPS).

The advantages of defined benefit (DB) pensions appear lost on some final salary savers who are frustrated by a government rule mandating they seek regulated advice before transferring out, research suggests.

A sharp drop in inflation expectations and continuing low gilt yields have undermined the ability of the UK's biggest firms to support their pension schemes, research finds.

The Royal Mail Pension Plan's (RMPP) surplus has risen by £1.5bn in 12 months, according to the postal service's annual report.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has launched its latest qualification, a certificate in defined contribution (DC) governance.

Royal Mail increased its defined contribution (DC) pension payments to £38m in the last year - an average of 5.4% per employee.