WASPI Warned: Not All Women Will Receive £2,950 Payout from DWP and Labour Thursday, November 13, 2025 waspi pensions dwp labour compensation statepension payout government reform women Women against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) have been cautioned that “not all women” will receive compensation from the Labour government and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This comes amid the UK … Read More
HMRC Warns UK Households Against Early Pension Cash Withdrawals Amid Budget Speculation Tuesday, November 11, 2025 hmrc pensions tax lumpsum retirement finance taxcharge budget inheritance investments HMRC is signaling potential penalties for UK households considering withdrawing their tax-free pension lump sum ahead of the upcoming Labour Party Autumn Budget in two weeks. Currently, most people can withdraw up to 25% of … Read More
Millions of Women May Need to Work Until 86 to Match Men’s Pension Wealth Friday, November 7, 2025 pensions retirement gendergap underpensioned statepension inequality employment singlemothers uk economicchallenge A new study reveals a stark reality for millions of female state pensioners in the UK: many may have to work until they are 86 to achieve pension wealth comparable to men. According to data from the Department for Work and … Read More
Businesses Urge Rachel Reeves to Mandate Higher UK Investment from Pension Funds Friday, November 7, 2025 pensions investment uk economy labour finance capital business stocks recession More than 250 senior business leaders have written to Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to use the upcoming Autumn Statement to compel UK pension funds to increase their investments in British companies. The … Read More
DWP Faces Major Backlash Over WASPI Compensation Decision Thursday, November 6, 2025 waspi compensation dwp pensions maladministration welfare government brianleishman ombudsman protest A significant development has sparked renewed debate over compensation for WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women seeking £2,950 payouts from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Independent MP Brian … Read More
HMRC’s Proposed Changes to Household Rules Raise Concerns Over Long-Term Impact on Pensions Thursday, November 6, 2025 hmrc pensions ukbudget finance retirement taxrelief budget2023 labourgovernment financialplanning investment The recent adjustments introduced by HMRC in late November have sparked concerns about potential long-term harm to UK households, particularly regarding pensions. As anticipation builds around the forthcoming Labour … Read More