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Types of pension in the UK and how they work
There are different types of pension in the UK, including the State Pension, defined contribution, defined benefit, hybrid and cash balance schemes. We explain...
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Take your pension
Learn when and how you can take money from your pension with our guides, tools and free Pension Wise appointments.
We explain all you need to know, including:
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State Pension: how it works
The State Pension is regular money you can claim from the government to help when you retire. Find out how much State Pension you’ll get, the age you can claim...
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Handling Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax when someone dies: a step-by-step guide
Losing someone you care about is one of the hardest things you can go through and having to deal with tax matters on top of that can feel overwhelming. This ...
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What is a pension scheme and how does it work?
Saving into a pension will give you money to live on when you’re older – often a regular income so you can give up work. Your pension savings will usually be...
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Is the 25% tax-free pension lump sum ending or changing?
No changes to the 25% tax-free pension lump sum were announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget. Here’s what you need to know.
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Take your pension later than planned: late retirement explained
Your pension is designed to start paying out on a certain date, but you can usually choose when you want to claim it. If you can afford to, delaying retirement...
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What happens to your pension if your employer goes out of business
You’ll keep your workplace pension if your employer goes bust, but it might be moved to a different provider. Here’s what you need to know.
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Personal pensions: set up your own private pension
You can set up your own personal or private pension for any reason, but it’s more common if you’re self-employed, don’t work or want to save more than your employer’s...
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What happens to my pension if I leave a job or opt out?
If you opt out or stop paying into a pension, any money you’ve built up remains yours. You can usually choose to leave it where it is or transfer it to a new...
