More than one million over-65s in work

The number of employees over the age of 65 has jumped 36% to 1.09 million since 2010, according to research by Saga.

Auto-enrolment doesn't provide 'decent' income for low-paid workers, says TUC

The government is ignoring the fact that employees on a low income will not earn enough to live comfortably in retirement, according to TUC general-secretary Frances O'Grady.

Employers believe guaranteed pension guidance will be insufficient

Around two-thirds (62%) of employers plan to offer additional savings advice to retirees as they do not believe the government's guaranteed guidance will provide sufficient support.

Employers may face extra costs over pension cap charges

The financial impact of pension cap charges on employers and the pensions industry may be significantly higher than first thought, according to pensions experts Hargreaves Lansdown.

Money is there for firefighters' pension, says FBU assistant general secretary

The Government would not have to put in additional money to afford to pay firemens' pensions from 55-years-old, according to Fire Brigades Union (FBU) assistant general secretary Andy Dark.

Guaranteed pensions advice to be independent, Government says

The guaranteed advice on employees taking their pensions from April 2015 is to be provided by independent organisations, the Government announced today.

A million public sector workers go on strike

About a million public sectors workers are expected to strike today in a series of disputes with the Government over pay, pensions and further cuts.

Only one in five employers plan pension changes

Just 20% of employers intend to change their workplace pensions programmes, despite widespread changes announced by the Government in 2014.

Mixed reaction for Government's 'defined ambition' Pensions Bill

Pensions experts have given a lukewarm reaction to the Government's plans to offer workplace savers a third pensions option called 'defined ambition' (DA).

5,000 SMEs risk fines over auto-enrolment

A lack of understanding about their legal obligations could see as many as 5,000 small employers face fines, according to research by Creative Auto Enrolment.

HR's role in helping employees save for retirement

Many people are not saving enough for their retirement, and several high profile sources claim people just aren't interested in saving. How can HR ensure employees are financially secure in later...

Report calls for Government-backed service offering pensions advice

A report on retirement plans has found that 41% of savers do not understand pensions and calls for a 'National Wealth Service' to educate employees on their options.

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