Gaps in your National Insurance record: how voluntary contributions work
Gaps in your National Insurance record can mean some years do not count towards the State Pension. This guide explains how to check for gaps, what…
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UK Personal Finance: Pensions
5 guides on pensions for UK readers.
Benefits & Support 9Life events 8Savings 7Tax 7Debt & Credit 6Bills & Energy 5Pensions 5Banking 4Property & Renting 4Insurance 3Investing basics 3Mortgages 3
Taking money from a pension: the tax-free lump sum and your options
Many people can take up to a quarter of a pension pot tax free. This guide explains the £268,275 limit, the main ways to take a pension, how the rest…
Pension tax relief in 2026/27: how it works and what the limits are
Money paid into a private pension usually gets tax relief. This guide explains the two main ways relief is given, the limits that apply in 2026/27…
Workplace pension automatic enrolment in 2026/27: who is enrolled and what is paid in
Many employees are put into a workplace pension automatically. This guide explains the age and earnings tests for 2026/27, the minimum contributions…
The new State Pension in 2026/27: how much you could get and when
The full new State Pension is £241.30 a week from April 2026. Many people get less than the full amount, because it depends on your National…