Pensions Minister

MPs call for older people’s minister

Retirement Planner | 13 Sep 2011 | 16:30

MPs have signed an early day motion (EDM) calling on the government to create a minister especially for older people.

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Ensuring best value in retirement

Peter Gould discusses the issues clients face when trying to get the most from their retirement income.

Retirement Planner | 25 Aug 2011 | 16:43
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Default retirement age could be scrapped by October 2011

The government is proposing to scrap the default retirement age of 65 by October next year, it today confirmed.

Retirement Planner | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:57

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Govt to scrutinise NEST

The coalition government will take a “long hard look” at auto-enrolment and the delivery of NEST before deciding on its future, Steve Webb says.

IFAonline | 28 May 2010 | 12:31
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Winterton departure leaves hole at DWP

Rosie Winterton has left her position as pensions minister at the department for work and pensions.

IFAonline | 08 Jun 2009 | 13:44
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Pensions industry cautious over Cooper appointment

Pensions commentators are hesitant over Yvette Cooper's appointment as Secretary of State for the Department of Work and Pensions.

IFAonline | 05 Jun 2009 | 16:45
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Yvette Cooper to take control of pensions

Yvette Cooper has become Secretary of State for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of the Prime Minister's Cabinet reshuffle.

IFAonline | 05 Jun 2009 | 13:40
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The number of pensioners living in poverty is increasing, according to new figures from the DWP.

IFAonline | 10 Jun 2008 | 16:00
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Bee predicts five more years of pension uncertainty

The confusion and uncertainty around the UK pensions system, will continue for at least five more years, despite government efforts at simplification, the head of pensions strategy at Scottish Life claims.

IFAonline | 08 Aug 2005 | 13:00
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Communication is key as Timms meets new pensions regulator

Pensions Minister Stephen Timms pledged his support for the pensions pegulator yesterday and said the government and the regulator need to work together to ensure to promote effective regulation of the industry.

IFAonline | 09 Jun 2005 | 12:00
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Wicks outlines FAS eligibility

Pensions minister Malcolm Wicks has confirmed eligibility details of the Financial Assistance Scheme, added to last week's Pre-Budget announcements.

IFAonline | 06 Dec 2004 | 10:00

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