All Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) articles – Page 2
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NewsDWP to consider changes to PPF levy [updated]
The next PPF levy bill could be smaller or even zero, after the DWP agreed to consider changes to the levy rules.
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NewsMPs seek to force government’s hand on WASPI compensation
MPs have tabled a bill aimed at forcing the government to compensate women who were victims of maladministration related to the rise in the state pension age.
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NewsNo compensation for WASPI women, says government
The government will not pay any compensation to women born in the 1950s and affected by the rise in the state pension age.
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NewsWhat the government’s own numbers say about investing in private markets
Increasing pension schemes’ allocations to private markets may only boost pension pots by 2% at most, according to the government’s own analysis.
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NewsPensions minister targets growth, better retirement outcomes
Pensions minister Emma Reynolds opens the PLSA Annual Conference with a promise to deliver on economic growth and improved member outcomes.
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NewsChurch of England eyes CDC as consultation launches
The government has launched a consultation on regulations for multi-employer CDC schemes as it seeks to “modernise” the pension system.
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NewsState pension triple lock could cost up to £45bn a year by 2050
As the Office for National Statistics prepares to release its estimate for average earnings growth, the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) issues a warning over the cost of the triple lock to taxpayers.
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NewsDecumulation call for evidence: Communication is key if scheme members are to be more informed
Industry says DWP call for evidence to help savers make informed decisions was overdue but more work is needed to communicate any enhanced options to members.
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OpinionDecumulation: people need help to make choices
The DWP's consultation on pension choices needs to be clearer on what duties it will introduce and how they might work.
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NewsPensions, savings and inflation expected to be addressed in Chancellor's Autumn Statement
The government has confirmed this year’s Autumn Statement will take place on 22 November, and has pledged to halve inflation by the end of the year.
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NewsDWP’s DC retirement income consultation receives thumbs up from industry
There has been broad support for theDWP’s consultation on defined contribution (DC), or the so-called Mansion House reforms, particularly in relation to how savers access income in retirement.
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NewsTriple lock: Government faces £9bn bill to inflation-proof state pension
State pension triple lock bill will rise on the back of inflation hikes and wage data, according to interactive investor.
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NewsThe next step towards a superfund regime
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published revised superfund guidance following government plans to legislate the consolidation schemes.
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NewsDWP and state pension: Contracted-out members reminded of inflation timebomb
Savers who contracted out of the state pension are being warned that the guaranteed part of their pot, may not keep up with inflation.
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OpinionDC pension schemes look to illiquid investments to increase retirement income prospects
As the pensions industry unpicks the Mansion House pension reforms, a look at what some of the planned changes may have in store.
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NewsPension investment: What does private equity look like?
As pension funds gear up to place more of their assets in private equity, we look at what areas of PE are predicted to provide returns for savers.
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NewsLGPS pooling: Consultation will run for 11 weeks
Views on investment 'barriers' are being sought to accelerate to the consolidation of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) assets, the Chancellor has announced.
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NewsSmall pots consultation: 'Pot for life' approach seen as long-term solution
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an eight-week consultation after a call for evidence which flagged up a multiple consolidator approach as a possible solution to the issue of deferred small pots.
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NewsUK economy: Hunt to announce wide-reaching reforms as pension providers commit to PE and early stage investments
In his first Mansion House Speech, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil plans to create pension ‘super funds’ with the aim of boosting investment in the UK economy.