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Could a Small Private Pension Cost Retirees Their Proposed Tax Protection?

A proposed £13,036 tax allowance for low-income pensioners could leave retirees with small private pensions facing higher tax bills, administrative complications and weaker incentives to save.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27

Healey is expected to shield low-income pensioners from income tax – but how will it work?

Retirees will get a personal allowance aligned with the new state pension, but experts say it could get complicated

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26

Five key tax talking points before next week’s budget

As the chancellor prepares for 28 October, we unpack the facts and figures – and the implications any changes could mean for you

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Salary sacrifice: max out this pension tax break while you can

The clock is ticking to take advantage of this valuable UK scheme, as the benefits are to be restricted from April 2029

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Study highlights ‘extraordinary consolidation of power’ in pensions market

More should be done to make sure that there is ‘proper accountability’ of trustees, former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb argued.

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Some pension savers giving up on transfers due to delays, says Which?

The consumer group said bottlenecks can be caused due to antiquated processes, often requiring ‘wet’ ink signatures.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Reform’s pension plan could backfire and lead to higher council tax bills, experts warn

Nigel Farage’s party wants to merge council pension schemes to create a single British Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Warning issued over new salary sacrifice rules set to impact pensions

The schemes enable people to maintain their take-home pay as they end up paying lower national insurance contributions

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Salary sacrifice pension changes ‘could see people on modest incomes losing out’

From 2029, salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance contributions.

Evening Standard · Feb 5

AI bubble: five things you need to know to shield your finances from a crash

Some experts have voiced fears a tech meltdown could hit our savings and pensions – here’s how to protect yourself

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10