Unite speaks out against manipulation of the facts in making the case for cutting public-sector pensions

Trade union Unite has warned of a 'lynch mob' mentality to demanding cuts in public-sector pensions from the Government, industry experts and media.

Deficits of the 200 largest defined-benefit pension schemes fell by a quarter in July

Pension deficits have reduced by 25% during July and the Government's decision to base pension earnings on the consumer price index (CPI) rather than the retail price index (RPI) are set to reduce...

Final-salary retirement income could be cut by a third as result of proposed pensions tax changes

The Government's tax changes on pensions are set to cut final-salary retirement pots by a third, according to Towers Watson.

Employers can provide the tools for employees to plan and keep control of their finances

For 21st-century workforces, a lifetime of ?nancial security is now less of a certainty than ever. But, as more and more employees struggle to plan or keep control of their ?nances, employers can help...

What the 2012 pension changes mean and how manage costs and minimise negative staff reactions

2012 is going to be an important year and it's not all about the Olympics - it will also herald significant changes to pensions within the UK.

Jobseekers in the public sector are unwilling to compromise on pay and pensions

Jobseekers in the public sector are rejecting Government policy to raise the retirement age and restrict public-sector pension rights.

Pension savers warned they will have to work longer to afford to retire

Lack of market confidence in European economies could mean employees will have to work longer than planned in order to retire on a reasonable income, according to calculations from Mercer.

Government to 'fundamentally' reform occupational pensions, starting with auto-enrolment

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced it will 'reinvigorate retirement' by reforming the pension system.

Emergency Budget: Public-sector pensions to be reviewed before next Budget

The chancellor of the Exchequer has announced public-sector pensions will be put under review in time for the next Budget.

Britons resigned to working longer

Nearly two-thirds of Britons have accepted they will have to delay their retirement because of the pensions black hole.

Defined-benefit pensions scheme closures have doubled since 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers report

Closures of defined-benefit pension schemes are set to surge, affecting thousands of UK workers, new research reveals.

Lords to debate compulsory enrolment in qualifying workplace pensions schemes

Legislation, which makes it compulsory for employers to enrol workers into a qualifying workplace pension scheme, is set to be debated in the House of Lords tomorrow.

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