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Bigger DB Pension Surpluses Open Up Opportunities For Schemes And Trustees
Thursday, 14 August 2025UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes saw aggregate surpluses grow by £26bn over the past year, driven by strong asset performance and stable liabilities.
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Unused Pensions To Be Included In Inheritance Tax From 2027
Thursday, 14 August 2025The Government has announced it will press ahead with plans to include unused pensions and certain death benefits in Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations from April 2027. While it has made some adjustments after an industry consultation, the policy marks a significant shift in how pensions are treated on death.
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TPR’s Paul Neville Calls On Pensions Industry To Embrace Digital Transformation
Tuesday, 12 August 2025In a recent blog post, Neville outlined TPR’s strategy to support this transformation, emphasising the importance of collaboration, improved data quality and the responsible use of new technologies.
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TPR’s New Service Set To Unleash Innovation To Boost Pension Outcomes
Wednesday, 23 July 2025The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced a new support service aimed at helping innovators develop ideas that could transform the UK pensions landscape and ultimately deliver better outcomes for savers.
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Government Asked To ‘Urgently Reaffirm’ Private Sector Dashboard Commitment
Thursday, 17 July 2025The Government is under pressure to reaffirm its commitment to private sector pensions dashboards, with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) warning that a single, Government-run platform will not be enough to meet the public’s expectations or the needs of the modern pensions market.
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LGPS Reforms Greeted Positively, Despite Timetable Concerns
Wednesday, 16 July 2025The Government’s newly-confirmed reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) have been broadly welcomed by the pensions industry for their ambition and strategic intent.
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