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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.

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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”.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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