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Askins: potential members could feel pressured by the new limits

Pension communication plan threatens take-up

Trustees are concerned workplace pension uptake will be reduced by government plans to halve the time limits for schemes to communicate basic information to staff.

DWP stands by FAS figures

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has defended its latest amendments to the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) against accusations of “misleading the public”.

From left to right: the twice-former pensions minister Stephen Timms, Yvette Cooper, chancellor Alistair Darling and Angela Eagle

Pensions merry-go-round continues…

Angela Eagle and Yvette Cooper are the 15th pair to take the top pensions roles since 1997, raising questions about the effects of so many changes

Mody: employers have more pressing issues to deal with

Lump-sum changes unlock small pots

Pension pots of less than £2,000 can now be taken as a collective lump sum, regardless of larger pension provisions.

DWP report ignores means-tested minority

Low earners could lose out on potential savings when auto-enrolment is introduced in 2012, according to several industry experts.

DWP denies moving auto-enrolment date

Speculation that auto-enrolment might be permitted before the introduction of personal accounts in 2012 has been scotched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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