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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 2026 Autumn Budget. Here’s what you need to know.
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What can I do with my pension pot?
If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. Here’s what you need to know.
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When can I take money from my pension?
The earliest you can take money from your private pension is usually age 55 (57 from April 2028), but it’s normally designed to pay out around age 65 or older....
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Pension problems and changes
If you have a problem with your pension, like provider mistakes or bad pension advice, use our guides to learn what to do. This includes:
- how ...
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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...
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Build up your retirement savings after divorce or dissolution
As part of your financial settlement, you might have received part of your ex-husband, wife or civil partner’s pensions. Or perhaps you’ve given up a share of...
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Workplace pensions: how your employer’s pension scheme works
If you have an employer, they must offer a pension scheme so you can save money for your retirement. Your employer usually sets this up for you automatically...
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How are pensions protected?
Many different organisations help to protect your pension, such as The Pensions Regulator and The Pensions Ombudsman. Here’s what 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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What to do about someone’s pension when they’ve died
When someone dies, their pension will usually pass to the people they nominated or pay an income to their dependants. If you’re able to, it’s best to let the...
