Research Briefing
A look at how UK pensions compare with those in other countries. The note compares the UK state pension with similar systems in Europe and goes on to look more broadly at the structural differences in the sources of pensioner income across economically advanced countries.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing paper covers pensions dashboards, which are being developed to enable people to access information about their pensions online.
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The government's pensions investment review is seeking to increase investment by pension schemes. Here we look at the policy debate on how defined contribution pension schemes invest.
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This briefing outlines the different arrangements for inheriting pension rights in State and private pension schemes.
Research Briefing
This briefing outlines the current system of pension tax relief and covers the main areas of debate about future reform.
Research Briefing
Issues frequently raised by constituents related to the 'old' State Pension for those who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016.
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Collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes are a new type of pension scheme in the UK. Sometimes also referred to as Collective Money Purchase Schemes, CDCs were introduced by the Pension Schemes Act 2021.
Research Briefing
Looks at changes in the rules about remarriage and cohabitation for war widows and widowers' pensions
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This briefing paper covers the development of defined benefit superfunds, their regulation, and policy debate.
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The gender pensions gap can mean the differences in retirement income or retirement wealth for men and women. It is influenced by the gender pay gap, as well as other factors. This paper outlines progress to address the gender pensions gap, and proposals for reform.
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Looks at the rules on the 'normal minimum pension age', which is the earliest age from which individuals can access workplace or personal pensions, and measures To increase it from 55 to 57 from 2028
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about occupational and personal pensions
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The MPs’ Pension Scheme is administered by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), which is also responsible for administering MPs’ pay and business costs. It is a defined benefit scheme.
Debate Pack
A debate on miners and mining communities will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2024
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information on the Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill 2023-24 introduced by Laurence Robertson MP as a Private Member's Bill
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