UK's C+ pension system must undo freedoms and speed up state pension age rises, says Mercer

James Phillips
clock • 2 min read

The UK must do more to address its ageing demographics, says Mercer, as its global pension index shows the country static in its rankings.

Ranked 15th of 34, the same level as last year, the UK scored a C+ for its pensions system, grouped alongside Colombia, Peru, and France, and described as having "some good features" but also "majo...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

James Phillips
Author spotlight

James Phillips

Professional Pensions journalist from 2016-2022

More on Industry

Senior government minister urges chancellor to reintroduce LTA

Senior government minister urges chancellor to reintroduce LTA

Reports say memo from Angela Rayner to Rachel Reeves called for range of tax changes

Martin Richmond
clock 21 May 2025 • 1 min read
PP Live 25: TPR says pensions system is 'unfinished business' and can 'work better' for savers

PP Live 25: TPR says pensions system is 'unfinished business' and can 'work better' for savers

CEO sets out how regulator will work with the pensions industry to deliver value

Holly Roach
clock 21 May 2025 • 2 min read
Higher household bills push UK inflation to 3.5%

Higher household bills push UK inflation to 3.5%

CPI rose by 3.5% in year to April, up from 2.6%

Cristian Angeloni
clock 21 May 2025 • 2 min read
Trustpilot