by Edward | Jan 8, 2025 | Blog
Just before Christmas, the government made an announcement regarding the long-running Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign. But who are WASPI women, what are they campaigning about and what does the government’s announcement mean for you? Who...
by Edward | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog
Shortly after coming in to office, Rachel Reeves announced her plan for a major pension reform. The detail has not been completely disclosed to date. More will come to light following consultations, in the lead up to the expected Pension Schemes Bill in 2025. In the...
by Edward | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog
As is often the case when a new political party takes office in Downing Street, the last few months have seen a flurry of policies announced. The opportunity is there for the government to make their mark with favourable policies. They can also make unpopular...
by Edward | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog
When we talk about consolidating pensions, what is actually meant? It is the transfer of multiple pension pots into a single portfolio. Auto-enrolment into workplace pensions was introduced in the UK in 2012. Those who have moved jobs since then will likely have more...
by Edward | Jun 27, 2024 | Blog
There is no longer a ‘default’ retirement age in the UK. This was where an employer could force an employee to retire, but the law was abolished in 2011. When speaking of retirement age now, we are usually referring to State Pension age. This is currently...