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‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age

Almost half of working-age adults in the UK do not save into a pension. Four readers explain why they fear for the future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Millions of UK Workers Face Retirement 'Cliff-Edge' — Britons Cashing Out Early, Saving Too Little or Nothing at All

The Pensions Commission warns that millions in the UK are under-saving for retirement, risking financial hardship. Low- and middle-income earners are particularly vulnerable.

International Business Times UK · May 20

Tell us: are you struggling to save enough to retire?

The Pensions Commission said 15 million people were currently not saving adequately for their retirement

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Government-backed Pensions Commission calls for action on gender savings gap

Body says, on average, British women approaching retirement have half private pension savings of men – £81,000 versus £156,000

The Guardian - UK · May 17

12.2m UK adults at risk of pension poverty in later life, report estimates

Factors people can control when pension saving can ‘easily be thrown off course’ by external events such as rising bills, Scottish Widows said.

Evening Standard · May 12

Raising pension contribution levels ‘could boost financial security in the UK’

The UK retained a ‘B’ grade in an annual report examining 52 retirement income systems globally this year.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

TUC in call for gender equality over pensions

The Government has revived the Pension Commission.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Britons warned state pension age could rise to 74 unless 'triple lock' axed

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reviving the Pensions Commission to reassess pension provision and savings levels across the UK

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

Pensions aren’t working – Labour is right to grasp the nettle

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: For people in their forties and fifties, Liz Kendall’s overhaul – which may further raise the state retirement age – could prove painful and unpopular. But younger generations will one day be grateful that she took the tough decision to implement measures that will make their…

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Ministers to revive Blair-era Pensions Commission to tackle savings crisis

Revived body will examine future of the retirement system as analysis shows pensioner income is set to fall

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025