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Women lag behind men in workplace pension contributions, analysis finds
The median male employee contributed £4,430 to their workplace pension in 2025, £310 more than the £4,120 contributed by the median female employee.
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Seven in 10 pension savers want more investment choice, Penfold finds
Members also valued guidance as well as flexibility when making investment decisions.
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One in five workers expect to spend up to £250 on the World Cup, Penfold survey finds
18% of workers expect to spend between £100 and £250 during the tournament, while 14% plan to spend between £50 and £100.
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Larger pension funds could boost retirement savings by up to 20% – Standard Life
Its research with WPI Economics found that moving to fewer, larger pension funds could also unlock £115bn in GDP, supporting 330,000 jobs through infrastructure investment.
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Half of self-employed workers change pension saving habits after leaving PAYE, data finds
Data showed that a fifth of self-employed workers increased their pension contributions, but a third reduced, paused or stopped payments.
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Aegon reports over £135m in lost pensions consolidated through Mylo app
Nick Roy, commercial director of workplace at Aegon, said: “We’re pleased with the progress, and this is only the beginning.”
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62% of employers expect financial pressure to drive pension opt-outs, study finds
According to People's Pension, 61% expected employees to cut contributions as they try to keep up with living costs.
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Spring Statement 2026: Pensions hold steady but future reforms expected
Mike Ambery said: “For now, pensions stay steady – but the real shape of the future will be cast by the reforms still to come.”
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Moneybox launches low-cost pension funds
The platform now offers service fees of 0.15% capped at £150 a year and a fund fee of 0.29%.
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Most workers ready to double pension savings, finds Penfold
53% of employees said they would increase their pension contributions if their employer matched the amount.
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Single pensioners face £200k retirement savings gap, research finds
Couples can achieve a moderate standard of living with a joint pension pot of £456,500 at current annuity rates, while a single pensioner would need £455,250 on their own.
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Scottish Widows adds private market funds to workplace pensions
Graeme Bold said: “Bringing private markets into workplace pensions is a major milestone in helping customers make the most of their retirement savings."