Industry unites to launch first-ever National Annuity Day on 21st October
Leading UK retirement providers have joined forces to launch the country’s first National Annuity Day, taking place on 21st October 2025. The initiative, created by Pension Potential, part of Punter Southall Group, is supported by Aviva, L&G and Standard Life….
The Estate Registry Says Inclusion of Unused Pension Pots in Inheritance Tax Could Fundamentally Change Estate Planning for Future Generations
The Chancellor’s plans to bring unused pension pots into Inheritance Tax scope is likely to distort retirement planning and diminish incentives to save in future. That’s the warning from The Estate Registry, which provides Inheritance Tax (IHT) Loans to bereaved…
DWP says we’re not saving enough, experts share step by step retirement plan
Experts say considering long-term protection like life insurance in your 20s could save you up to £440 a year, as thousands search for retirement advice every month. New data from Confused.com reveals the top questions Brits are asking about life…
Over-50s Face a “Perfect Storm” as Employment Rate Falls Short
Older workers are being left behind in the job market, with the employment rate for over-55s still far below the government’s 80% target, according to the State of Ageing 2025 report from the Centre for Ageing Better published this week. The…
Don’t Settle for Less: Pension Potential Urges Retirees to Shop Around for Annuities
Echoing Martin Lewis’s recent pensions advice, Pension Potential is urging retirees to shop around for the best annuity rates, as sticking with their pension provider’s offer could cost them thousands. Lewis, in his February newsletter, highlighted the importance of comparing…
Don’t Sleepwalk into Retirement: Why Savers Need Advice Now More Than Ever
With stock markets rising, house prices growing, and annuity rates at their highest in years, 2025[i] could be the year many Brits achieve their retirement dreams. But Steve Butler, Managing Director of Pension Potential, warns that too many are at…
13 Million Britons at Risk of Falling Short in Retirement: Time to Rethink Your Plans for 2025
As we start 2025, retirement planning has never been more urgent, as figures show that 13 million working-age adults in the UK—nearly two in five—are not saving enough for a comfortable retirement[i]. With life expectancy rising and the ongoing cost…
mynestegg – demystify pensions and ISAs by making saving simpler
With demographics shifting, the number of pensioners in the UK is rising year on year. But not enough people are saving enough to have a comfortable, enjoyable retirement. Research from the charity Living Wage Foundation suggests that over half of…
Digital solutions make retirement planning affordable for all, says Steve Butler, CEO, Pension Potential
Financial advice doesn’t need to cost a fortune, but those who seek it tend to feel more in control and better prepared for retirement, says Steve Butler, CEO, Pension Potential. New research from Canada Life[i] highlights the important role professional…
On World Financial Planning Day Pension Potential urges people to plan and secure their retirement
On World Financial Planning Day, which highlights the importance of financial planning, Steve Butler, CEO of Pension Potential, is urging people to take their retirement planning seriously to avoid future financial struggles. With new figures showing a sharp rise in…