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Former Pensions Minister says Blair proposal is ‘shocking’
A think-tank run by former prime minister Tony Blair has gained headlines by urging the government to scrap the pensions triple lock.
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WBR acquires Carpenter Rees’ SSAS book
SSAS administrator and tax adviser WBR Group has acquired the small self-administered pension scheme (SSAS) book of Manchester‑based Financial Planning firm Carpenter Rees for an undisclosed sum.
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Massive ‘concentration of power’ in DC pension market
There’s a massive concentration of power in occupational pensions with less than 50 people controlling more than half the money, according to former Pensions Minister Steve Webb.
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Surge in DC lump sum withdrawals around Budget
There were surges in lump sum withdrawals from private sector DC pensions in Autumn 2024 and 2025 as savers acted in anticipation of rumoured Budget changes.
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3 in 10 business owners have no pension
Three in 10 business owners do not have a pension independent of their business, according to new research.
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