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Underwritten annuity specialists Just Retirement and Partnership are set for a £1.7bn merger after retirement flexibilities introduced in April triggered a collapse in the individual annuity market.

MEC is launching benefits for staff with children and caring responsibilities as part of its My Family scheme.

Less than half of organisations believe they have any responsibility for employee health despite the vast majority (83%) recognising that business performance and staff wellbeing are connected.

Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller - the former head of Britain's Security Service (MI5) - has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at Professional Pensions' DC conference to be held in London on 9 September.

Unum is buying dental benefits provider National Dental Plan (NDP) from Capita for £31.7m.

Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has committed £10m to a company that funds small-scale renewable energy projects across the country.

Former chief executive of The Pensions Regulator Tony Hobman has been made a board member of PAN Group.

Workers believe the tax treatment of pensions is too complex and would welcome switching to a system that treats pensions like ISAs, according to research from PwC.

Employers and GPs need radically improved training to get the most out of the fit note and reduce sickness absence.

Proposed changes to European pension rules would make it harder for employers to change their defined contribution (DC) provider, according to Towers Watson.