State pension UK: how much, how to claim and the triple lock
The new State Pension needs 35 qualifying NI years for the full rate and 10 years for any payment. State Pension Age is 66 in 2026-27, rising to 67 between 2026 and 2028. The triple lock uplifts the weekly amount each April by the highest of earnings, CPI, or 2.5 percent.
Best UK SIPP: providers, fees, contributions and withdrawal rules
A Self-Invested Personal Pension lets the holder pick the investments inside a UK registered pension. This 2026 guide covers tax relief, the annual and money purchase allowances, fees, withdrawal from age 55 (57 from 2028) and how a SIPP compares to ISAs.
State Pension and the Frozen £12,570 Personal Allowance: What 2026/27 Means for Retirees
The full new State Pension rose to £12,547.60 a year on 6 April 2026, just £22 below the frozen £12,570 personal allowance. Here is how the freeze affects retirees with private pensions, savings, and other income.
Pensions and Inheritance Tax UK 2026: What the April 2027 Change Means for Your Estate
From 6 April 2027, unused DC pension pots will be included in the estate for IHT. Here is what the change means, who is affected, what planning steps are available now, and how the old and new rules compare.
Pension Lifetime Allowance Abolished 2026: What Replaced It and How the New Lump Sum Rules Work
The pension lifetime allowance was fully abolished from 6 April 2024. No cap on total pension savings. But two new allowances replaced it — the Lump Sum Allowance (£268,275) and the Lump Sum and Death Benefit Allowance (£1,073,100). Annual allowance stays at £60,000 for 2026/27. This HMRC-valid
