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Don't change employee pension schemes just yet

Employers may do well to put any changes to their pensions schemes on hold until a decision is made this autumn.

Get ready for pension reform

The government’s proposed 2012 pension reforms will oblige  employers to offer a private sector pension scheme, known as a Personal Account, to all eligible employees who are not covered by in-house alternatives.

Need to know: pensions legislation

We’re all living longer and it seems no one is going to keep us in our old age.
New laws and Government proposals are intended to help combat this problem. Smallbusiness.co.uk examines how these changes could affect your business

A quick guide to staff pensions

You may wish to offer a pension scheme as a benefit for your employees. It can help with staff retention and will give your staff the impetus to save for their retirement in addition to their state pension.

Starting up later in life

By 2010 around 25 per cent of the UK’s workers will reach retirement age, many of whom won't have saved enough for a pension. Is starting your own business another option? SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to three entrepreneurs who launched their businesses later in life.

Navigate the employee pension scheme maze

Last year the levy for the Pension Protection Fund – designed to provide security for employees whose pension schemes are inadequately funded – was forecast to be £300 million. The final figure amounted to £575 million. Read on to find out how to navigate the pensions maze.