Improving finances could help tackle ‘Blue Monday’ – Unbiased
Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of the year, in this case 20th January.
Strathclyde University staff strike over pensions
The University of Strathclyde proposed moving existing and future staff into a different superannuation scheme.
Ex-army serviceman misses out on payments due to DWP communication failures
Adrian Furnival learned in 2018 through an annual statement from DWP that his Adult Dependency Increase payments would stop in 2020.
Half take pension lump sum at 55 just ‘because they can’, research reveals
New research from Legal & General revealed that 21% people withdrew a cash lump sum from their pension pot as soon as they turned 55.
BMA calls out NHSBSA for doctors’ pension statement errors
The BMA is calling on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to urgently rectify errors in doctors’ pensions savings statements.
‘Micro-retirement’ could boost long-term pension savings, says Standard Life
Standard Life’s Retirement Voice 2024 study found that many Brits hoped to retire by age 62.
Millions of UK workers risk retirement shortfall as care costs remain overlooked
A new report from Barnett Waddingham highlights a worrying gap in retirement planning, with fewer than one in five workers fully accounting for future care costs.
UK gilt yield surge prompts pension scheme caution, says Broadstone
UK gilt yields have surged to their highest levels in over a decade, prompting pension schemes to reassess their strategies amid heightened market volatility.
65% of older savers express confidence in pensions, according to Pension Confidence Index
By December 2024, 65% of savers aged 55 and older expressed confidence in their pensions.
Confidence in UK retirement prospects hits record high
PensionBee’s latest Pension Confidence Index shows a surge in retirement optimism among Brits, with older savers leading the charge, though concerns persist for those under 55.
60% of employers plan to offer pre-retirement support, research finds
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association estimated that a single retiree needs £14,400 annually for a minimum standard of living.
Track lost pensions for retirement security, says Hargreaves Lansdown
The Pensions Policy Institute estimated that there are nearly 3.3 million lost pensions in the UK, worth £31.1bn.
