Firefighters win compensation in pension discrimination dispute

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has won compensation for almost 9,000 members from the government after successfully proving that changes to firefighter pensions were discriminatory towards younger...

Government urged to reform UK pensions system

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called on government to reform the UK pensions system through recommendations that could see median earners’ savings boosted by 25%.

Green pensions increasingly important to workers

Workers are favouring companies that offer green pension plans, according to research from Scottish Widows.

UK workers forced to rethink retirement plans

UK workers are having to work for longer before retirement due to the increased state pension age, while receiving less money from their pensions than they would need to retire comfortably.

UK launches new pension scheme to boost retirement options

The UK government has unveiled a new pension scheme to provide workers with more options for their retirement funds.

Muslim workers in the UK face pension gap of £11.5 billion

Muslim employees face a pension gap of up to £11.5 billion, according to research from pension firm Penfold.

Women's pension gap worsens with age

New data from Legal & General has revealed the pensions gap for women in their 20s is still 16% - an improvement of just one percentage point since 2020.

Higher retirement age increases rate of pension poverty

Raising the state pension age to 66 cost 65-year-olds at the edge of retirement an average of £142 per week for 2020/21 and plunged thousands into poverty.

How HR can ensure Muslim inclusivity with Sharia-compliant pensions

Businesses must take more action to ensure they provide Sharia-compliant pension schemes for their Muslim employees.

UK minister for pensions promises reform

Minister for pensions and financial inclusion Guy Opperman has pledged to launch two consultations on the future of pensions in the UK.

Half of women may be forced to work beyond retirement age

Older female workers fear that a state pension may not be enough to live off when they reach retirement age.

Employees in favour of taking early pensions

A day after the government closed its call for evidence around state pension age changes, new research reveals a significant proportion of workers support the idea of being able to access their state...

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