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Bell vows to ‘finish the job’ on pensions reform following reappointment


By Callum Conway

Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell, has pledged to “finish the job” on the government’s pensions reform agenda following his reappointment to the role.

Yesterday, it was announced that Bell had been reappointed as Pensions Minister in Prime Minister, Andy Burnham’s, government


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Pension scam warning flags remain at 97% as transfer activity rises

The proportion of pension transfers raising at least one scam warning flag remained at 97 per cent in June 2026, as transfer activity reached its highest level in a year, according to XPS Group

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Miller Insurance pension scheme completes £100m ‘BPA Plus’ deal with M&G

The Miller Retirement Benefits Scheme has completed a £100m bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction through M&G’s ‘BPA Plus’ proposition

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Retirees cashing in pots over £100,000 pay £87m in tax in six months

Retirees cashing in pension pots worth £100,000 or more paid at least £87.2m in tax over six months, analysis of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data by Standard Life has shown

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Consumers delay seeking pension advice despite retirement aspirations

People are waiting until after they reach middle age before seeking pension advice, despite the majority aspiring to retire aged 65, according to the Iress Financial Readiness Index (FRI)

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Industry welcomes Bell's reappointment amid calls for pensions reform continuity

The pensions industry has welcomed Torsten Bell’s reappointment as Pensions Minister, arguing that continuity will be vital as the government moves from developing its pensions reform programme to implementing it

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