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A new Prime Minister – and the chance to move the pensions debate on

This article is intended for professional and institutional audiences only and is not directed at retail clients. By David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone A change in Prime Minister always creates th...

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Navigating pensions and benefits challenges in UK universities: A strategic opportunity

This document is intended for professional and institutional audiences and is not directed at retail clients. By Jamie Burdess, Principal Consultant for Vertical Markets UK universities are facing a growi...

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How employers can make workplace pensions work with human behaviour

By David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone Summary In this article, Broadstone’s Head of Policy, David Brooks, explores why employees often delay pension saving despite knowing it matters. Drawing on M...

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The future of the State Pension: what’s changing and what’s here to stay

By David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone Summary In this article, Broadstone’s Head of Policy, David Brooks, examines concerns that the State Pension could disappear, arguing instead that it is polit...

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DC Trust, Master Trust or contract based – which should you choose?

UPDATED FOR 2026 By David Pye, Head of Client Development Summary David Pye explores how employers and trustees can choose between a DC trust, master trust pension or contract-based scheme, and why gov...

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SMEs need to review their pension provider

UPDATED FOR 2026 By David Pye, Head of Client Development Summary David Pye explains why SMEs should regularly review their workplace pension provider to ensure the scheme remains good value, meets reg...

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What’s actually changing in UK pensions in 2026? What dashboards, decumulation and DC consolidation mean for trustees

In a recent article, I argued that UK pension changes are often overstated, and that the system itself is far more stable than the headlines suggest. For most ordinary savers, the foundations of pension saving ...

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Think salary sacrifice is just for pensions? Think again

By Robin Watkins and Adam Bexson Salary sacrifice (also known as salary exchange) is often viewed through a pensions-only lens. But the opportunity is far wider. For employers under cost pressure (and employees...

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Do politicians keep changing UK pensions? The reality for ordinary savers and trustees in 2026

Independent professional trustees and scheme decision-makers often hear the same concern from employers and members alike: “Pensions just keep changing. How can anyone plan when the rules are constantly being r...