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A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news. Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: HMRC announce change to VAT policy HMRC have announced a change to VAT policy to allow employers to recover up to 100% of VAT...more
HMRC have announced a change to VAT policy to allow employers of defined benefit pension scheme to recover up to 100% of VAT on pension scheme investment costs. Employers and pension scheme trustees may need to consider...more
Want to make the most of your pension savings? You could claim up to 45% tax relief on contributions, plus carry forward unused allowances. Here’s how to boost your retirement pot with generous HMRC incentives....more
Pension schemes which allow members to designate defined contribution (DC) funds for drawdown may need to amend their scheme rules, following an update to HMRC’s Pensions Tax Manual. On 26 March 2025, HMRC updated the...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Finance Act 2025 receives royal assent - The Finance Act 2025...more
A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Pensions dashboards blog: connecting via a third party Explaining the key steps when connecting to the dashboards ecosystem...more
ISSUES AFFECTING ALL SCHEMES - PENSIONS DASHBOARDS – UPDATED AND NEW GUIDANCE - The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its guidance on pensions dashboards to bring it in line with external developments and to address...more
Employers may want to adjust compensation packages, and high-earners may want to revise their retirement savings strategies. In recent years, the UK government has reduced the lifetime and annual thresholds up to which...more