Crackdown on ‘online free-for-all’ of pension scam adverts needed, say MPs
Global technology firms such as Google must be held to account for hosting pension scam adverts, MPs have urged.
Pensions
Lockdown helps six million people become accidental savers, survey suggests
An estimated six million employees across Britain have become “accidental savers” during the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests.
More of ‘middle Britain’ could be caught in pensions tax net, experts warn
Pension savers may need to brace themselves for a “stealth tax” if the lifetime allowance is frozen in next week’s Budget, experts are warning.
Pensions will be made safer, better and greener, says Guy Opperman
Pensions will be made safer, better and greener following the creation of new rules, Pensions Minister Guy Opperman has said.
New ‘living pension’ standards needed to help low to middle earners, says report
A new “living pension” is needed to help workers enjoy a decent standard of living in retirement, according to a think-tank.
Advice firms recommend £20.1bn to be transferred from gold-plated pensions
Firms offering pension transfer advice recommended a total of £20.1 billion be moved out of gold-plated pots between October 2018 and March 2020, according to figures from the City regulator.
Video: Aberdeen University staff on strike over pay and pensions
Staff at Aberdeen University have staged a walkout as part of national strike action.
Women’s pension campaigners to protest in Aberdeen for next 10 weeks
A north-east activist group will be protesting in Aberdeen for the next 10 weeks.
Pension scheme advisers face tougher rules but avoid break-up
Investment consultants to the UK’s £1.6 trillion pension fund industry face tougher rules and mandatory tendering, but have escaped a forced break-up after a probe by the competition watchdog.
Pension scheme advisers face tougher rules but avoid break-up
Investment consultants to the UK’s £1.6 trillion pension fund industry face tougher rules and mandatory tendering, but have escaped a forced break-up after a probe by the competition watchdog.
Lecturers in walkout at Scottish universities over pensions row dispute
A wave of strike action in a bitter row over pensions got under way at universities across Scotland today.
Dispute over pensions could see Aberdeen university staff strike for fortnight
Hundreds of members of staff at an Aberdeen university have voted to back calls for strike action in a dispute over pensions.
Aberdeen bus drivers could vote on industrial action after row over pensions
BUS drivers in Aberdeen could be balloted on industrial action amid claims pension contributions from employers have been cut.