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USEFUL NEWS ON THE UK PENSION CRISIS
Even as of 2025, due to the initial implications of Brexit then Covid causing the UK pension deficit to reach 2.3 trillion GBP, we have had numerous requests to keep many of our previous resources and articles accessible regarding the UK pension system's flaws, impacts & workarounds.
Since most, if not all, of the information still rings true today hopefully you too find this resource bank useful.
If you have any questions about these topics just reach out on the 'More Expat Services' tab and we'll be happy to assist.
It’s Not Too Late to Start Saving Into a Pension if You’re Over 50
Many do not have enough in the pot, and Covid has added to the problem – but there are always options The secret to a financially happy...
zacharyplinaker
Nov 1, 20214 min read
National Insurance Contributions for British Expats
Dear Readers, Over the years of helping expats to navigate all things UK-pensions related, we've found that an alarming amount of people...
zacharyplinaker
Jul 22, 20212 min read
Almost half of Britons haven't checked their pension despite COVID crisis
Planning for the future and retirement is probably one of the most important things workers can do, despite that almost half of Britons...
zacharyplinaker
Jul 2, 20212 min read
Universities in pensions crisis talks
Universities have warned that they might have to end the guaranteed pensions offered to 200,000 employees because of a shortfall in the...
zacharyplinaker
Apr 18, 20212 min read
Government moves to include pensions in dormant assets scheme
Pensions will be included in the government’s extension of the dormant assets scheme, despite previous concerns that life savings should...
zacharyplinaker
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Government moves to include pensions in dormant assets scheme
Pensions will be included in the government’s extension of the dormant assets scheme, despite previous concerns that life savings should...
zacharyplinaker
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Millions face cut in value of their UK workplace pensions
According to the recent BBC article, millions of retirees will see the future value of their pension cut owing to a planned change in the...
zacharyplinaker
Dec 16, 20204 min read
Why It Is Important To Review Your Pension Now
Coronavirus crisis inflicts a double blow to pensions as retirement plans have suffered tumbling asset values and ballooning liabilities....
zacharyplinaker
Jun 19, 20203 min read
Coronavirus Adds GBP 100 Billion to Final Salary Pension Deficits in a Week
The financial impact of coronavirus contributed to the rise of UK Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme deficits by around £100bn in just...
zacharyplinaker
Mar 26, 20203 min read
Flybe: Airline Collapses Two Months After Government Announces Rescue
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has collapsed into administration with the loss of more than 2,000 jobs, less than two months...
zacharyplinaker
Mar 5, 20204 min read
Pensions After Brexit & What This Means for Expats
Retirement savers will have to keep an eye on state pension payouts, the value of the pound and consumer protections now Brexit Day is...
zacharyplinaker
Feb 6, 20203 min read
Another Thomas Cook? Flybe Is On The Brink Of Collapse
Britain’s biggest regional airline, Flybe, is reported to be in last-ditch rescue talks. Sky News says the carrier is trying to secure...
zacharyplinaker
Jan 23, 20203 min read
‘Their house is on fire’: the pension crisis sweeping the world
The plunge in interest rates since the financial crisis is wreaking havoc on funds Jan-Pieter Jansen, a 77-year-old retiree from the...
zacharyplinaker
Nov 20, 20198 min read
University pensions deficit could be £23 billion
The pension scheme for university academics would face a deficit of £23bn if it had to be rescued by a government-backed pension...
zacharyplinaker
Nov 1, 20193 min read
Brexit uncertainty prompts drawdown investors to cut pension withdrawals
Analysis has found the average withdrawal under the pension freedoms is 4.7% - a third lower than a year ago. With freedom comes...
zacharyplinaker
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Best And Worst Performing UK Pensions Of 2018 Revealed - Are You Losing Out?
A new report has revealed the best and worst performing UK pension providers of 2018. Which scheme are you with? Pensions are a stash of...
zacharyplinaker
Mar 6, 20193 min read
‘Sneaky’ change to State Pension means you might be £7,000 a year worse off
THE STATE pension is a sum of money most retired Britons rely on to make ends meet. Pensions credit is another benefit to help those who...
zacharyplinaker
Feb 13, 20192 min read
Defined benefit pension scheme deficit among FTSE 350 firms surged to £41bn by the end of 2018
This was up from £32bn the previous year, driven by falling asset prices Firstly, why does this matter? As pension deficits rise (the...
zacharyplinaker
Feb 5, 20192 min read
State pension UK: Would state pension RISE after Brexit?
STATE pension-claimers who are living outside of the UK may be very interested to hear about what the latest news is on the plans for...
zacharyplinaker
Jan 24, 20193 min read
UK Pension Scheme Deficit Soars At Close Of 2018
This was up from £32bn the previous year, driven by falling asset prices Firstly, why does this matter? As pension deficits rise (the...
zacharyplinaker
Jan 8, 20192 min read
UK sitting on £20bn of unclaimed pension pots
Some 1.6 million lost pension pots worth nearly £20bn remain unclaimed, with people often losing track of their savings due to job...
zacharyplinaker
Oct 30, 20182 min read
💸 Budget 2018: will pension tax relief be cut for higher earners?
With Budget 2018 a couple of weeks away, rumours are swirling that chancellor Philip Hammond will cut higher-rate pension tax relief to...
zacharyplinaker
Oct 11, 20184 min read
Brexit Deal Or No Deal: What About My UK Pension?
Brexit deal or no deal: What about my pension? Anyone dreaming of retirement in the sun may have lost some sleep after reading the...
zacharyplinaker
Sep 21, 20184 min read
6 Ways to Protect Yourself from the UK Pension Crisis (for Expats)
6 Top Tips 💡 Much has been said of the “ticking time bomb” of British pensions in recent months, with experts predicting a full-blown UK...
zacharyplinaker
Sep 4, 20186 min read
'Care ISA' To Solve UK Crisis
ISA would carry its own allowance reflecting the cost of long-term care and could be passed on without triggering inheritance tax. Could...
zacharyplinaker
Aug 23, 20183 min read
Security In Retirement - A Thing Of The Past?
Why the ‘defined benefits’ gold standard is a luxury of the past The provision of defined benefit pension schemes has been dwindling...
zacharyplinaker
Aug 14, 20184 min read
Three Reasons To Secure Your UK Pensions Via SIPPs
SIPPS, or 'Self-invested personal pensions' used to be the domain of savvy investors with large pots, but thanks to competition and new...
zacharyplinaker
Jul 31, 20184 min read
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