'Door is open' to compulsory pensions, says minister
News Article 27 December 2003
The government is not ruling out the introduction of compulsory contributions to occupational pensions, Malcolm Wicks has said.
Malcolm Wicks MP - Pensions minister
Interview 27 December 2003
Question: Daily we read about a pensions crisis, is there a pensions crisis and who is to blame for it?
Pensions policy failing, figures reveal
Press Review 17 December 2003
Military chiefs defend pensions changes
News Article 16 December 2003
Defence chiefs have rejected criticism of plans to reform armed forces pension schemes.
Government warns on pension payouts
Press Review 15 December 2003
Letwin admits pensions policy is uncosted
Press Review 5 December 2003
Retirement plans could increase poverty
Press Review 3 December 2003
Letwin slams means tests
Press Review 2 December 2003
Treasury warned over low-cost savings
Press Review 27 November 2003
Think tank issues pensions warning
News Article 27 November 2003
Women, people from ethnic minorities and disabled people are discriminated against in the present pensions system, according to a new report.
Smith moves to avert pensions crisis
News Article 26 November 2003
A scheme to protect pension schemes when firms go to the wall forms the centrepiece of the government's bid to halt the present crisis.
Pensions Act 2004
Legislation 26 November 2003
"Legislation will also be introduced to encourage both employers to provide good quality pensions and individuals to save more effectively for their retirement. A Pension Protection Fund will be set
Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004
Legislation 26 November 2003
"A Bill will be introduced to give enabling powers to bring in new pension and compensation arrangements for the Armed Forces."
Retirement Income Reform Bill (B9) [Failed Bill 2003/04 Session]
Legislation 26 November 2003
Adrian Flook's Retirement Income Reform Bill, aims to amend the complicated law relating to the purchase of annuities in respect of private and personal pensions.
Universal Funded Pensions Bill (P) [Failed Bill 2003/04 Session]
Legislation 26 November 2003
A bill from Conservative former cabinet minister, Peter Lilley, to "introduce a universal funded second pension to replace the present, largely unfunded, state second pension. Everyone, including the self-employed, would
