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Read the latest pension news and retirement planning tips, from our team of personal finance journalists, investment professionals and money bloggers.

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Government pension transfer reforms are a “step forward” for consumers

Lisa Picardo

05 Nov 2026

Press

First sustained fall in disabled employment in over a decade

Commenting on the Department for Work and Pensions annual statistics on the employment of disabled people, which showed the number of disabled people in employment falling year-on-year in every quarter from April-June 2025 to January-March 2026, the first such decline since at least 2013.

Becky O'Connor

04 Nov 2026

Press

Bank of England expected to raise rates to 4% as millions of homeowners brace for mortgage refinancing squeeze

The Bank of England is widely expected to raise the Bank Rate from 3.75% to 4% on Thursday, 5 November, in what would be its first increase in more than three years, following a sharp rise in UK inflation.

Maike Currie

04 Nov 2026

Press

PensionBee comments on FCA’s plans to modernise and improve efficiency in the pension transfer system

PensionBee responds to today’s consultation from the Financial Conduct Authority, that sets out reforms to modernise the pension transfer process.

Steven Kennedy

11 Dec 2025

Press

Recent articles

AI and tech investments, and market volatility: what’s happening and what it means for your pension

Stock markets have been volatile as investors sell off in the tech sector. You might see some of that movement in your pension balance. Find out why.

Matthew Batsman

06 Nov 2026

Your October 2026 market update: tech sell-offs weigh heavily on markets around the world

A tech sell-off caused markets in the US and Asia to dip, while the UK and Europe fared better. Find out what happened to markets in October.

Matthew Batsman

06 Nov 2026

How much can you trust AI with your money?

AI is changing how people manage their finances. But could it be missing something important? Here's what to watch out for before making money decisions.

Veronica Morozova

04 Nov 2026

How young people can build a better retirement

Could starting your pension early help you avoid retirement regrets? Find out how how tax relief, Auto-Enrolment and compound growth could give your savings a head start.

Hannah Martin

02 Nov 2026

Bonus episode: What does the Autumn Budget 2026 mean for your finances?

Read the transcript from our bonus podcast episode on how the Autumn Budget 2026 may impact your finances.

The Pension Confident Podcast

30 Oct 2026

What does the Autumn Budget 2026 mean for your pension?

Chancellor John Healey has presented his 2026 Autumn Budget. Find out what was included in this year's speech, and how it could affect you and your money.

Matthew Batsman

29 Oct 2026

Being an ‘invisible worker’ could cost you £70,000 in retirement - here’s what you can do about it

If you're one of the UK's 'invisible workers', it could cost you in retirement, with PensionBee research finding a £70,000 gap for some people. Here's why.

Matthew Batsman

27 Oct 2026

E54: How to build generational wealth with Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, Anna Brading and Rosa Buttice

Plenty of us are now sandwiched, saving for our kids while supporting our parents. This episode unpacks how to build generational wealth across the family.

The Pension Confident Podcast

25 Oct 2026

How PensionBee’s plans are performing in 2026: Q3 update

Find out how PensionBee’s plans performed over Q3 2026, and what drove the performance across different regions.

Hyunyoung Roh

23 Oct 2026

Get to know our new Pension Calculator

Our refreshed Pension Calculator is here to help you plan for retirement. See what your pot could be worth, test different scenarios and save your results.

Charles Kelton

23 Oct 2026

How picturing retirement could help you plan ahead

Nearly half of Gen X worry they've started planning for retirement too late. Find out how to set retirement goals and take the first steps towards them.

Veronica Morozova

21 Oct 2026