Pensions dashboards policy
Pensions dashboards are being developed to enable people to access information about their pensions online.
Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on compensation for Equitable Life policyholders on 22 October 2026.
Taxation of state pension
The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension.
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Research Briefing
Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
In July 2026 the government said it was applying commercial levers and deploying an independent auditor to review Capita’s administration of the scheme following unacceptable delays experienced by scheme members.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Pension Credit claimants
Explore constituency-level data on state pensioners claiming Pension Credit in Great Britain using our interactive dashboard.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How to complain about a financial service
Find out how customers can complain about financial services, and use the impartial, free ombudsman service, without going to the courts.
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Research Briefing
Winter Fuel Payment from 2025/26
From 2025/26 all people over State Pension age are eligible for Winter Fuel Payment, but those with incomes above £35,000 pay it back through the tax system
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Research Briefing
SCAPE discount rate change
On 19 May 2026, the government announced that the SCAPE discount rate would be increased from Consumer Price Index (CPI) + 1.7% to CPI + 2%.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending priorities and performance of the Department for Work and Pensions
On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Pension Scheme
An overview of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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Research Briefing
Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26: Consideration of Lords amendments
The House of Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
Pension tax relief: The annual allowance and lifetime allowance
This briefing discusses changes to the lifetime and annual allowances - which limit tax relief on pension savings.
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Research Briefing
Pension FAQs: Occupational and personal pensions
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about occupational and personal pensions
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Research Briefing
Pensions in the UK
This briefing gives an overview of pensions in the UK, including key data on the new and old state pension and private (occupational and personal) pensions
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Research Briefing
Pensions tax
Pensions contributions are generally tax-free but when pensions are paid out they are subject to certain taxes. However, there are forms of pension tax relief.
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