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The Financial Conduct Authority has banned Frank Breuer and imposed a financial penalty for serious misconduct in pension transfer advice. What it means for consumers, transferring members and the wider advice market.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
The Autumn Budget 2025 introduced a spousal exemption that protects pension assets passing to a surviving spouse or civil partner from the new April 2027 inheritance tax rules. We explain what is covered, who qualifies, and the planning implications.
12 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
HMRC May 2026 technical note on bringing unused pension funds into inheritance tax from April 2027: scope, reporting, executor steps, and timeline.
19 May 2026 · 1 min read
From 6 April 2027 unused defined-contribution pension funds fall inside the IHT estate. Three worked examples — at £640K, £1.4M and £2.4M estates — show what the change costs in cash and what planning levers remain.
17 Jun 2026 · 13 min read
TL;DR Marriage Allowance UK 2026 is a key UK topic. This guide covers the rules, current figures and options as of
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
TL;DR You can top up your State Pension by paying voluntary Class 3 National Insurance contributions. The 2026 deadline to backfill
12 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
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.
4 Aug 2026 · 21 min read
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.
17 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Pensions TL;DR Auto-enrolment requires employers to enrol eligible workers into a workplace pension and make minimum contributions. In 2025/26
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Pensions TL;DR A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone to manage your finances or make health decisions if you
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR UK state pension is payable worldwide but is only uprated annually with inflation if you live in the UK,
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
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.
9 May 2026 · 6 min read
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.
16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
A SIPP lets you choose your own investments and claim generous tax relief — up to 45% for additional-rate taxpayers. Self-employed people without access to a workplace pension use SIPPs as their primary retirement vehicle. This FCA-referenced guide explains SIPP rules, relief-at-source and how
12 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
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
12 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
UK Pensioners HMRC £500 Bank Deduction Explained. What pensioners need to know, sourced from gov.uk and Finance Acts.
11 May 2026 · 6 min read
Part of: Best Pensions and Retirement UK 2026 Part of: UK Council Tax 2026 — Complete Guide → Council Tax Scotland 2026 TL;DR:
11 May 2026 · 7 min read
Part of: Best Pensions and Retirement UK 2026 Part of: UK Council Tax 2026 — Complete Guide to Bands, Discounts, Exemptions & Appeals
11 May 2026 · 9 min read
Part of: Best Pensions and Retirement UK 2026 Part of: UK Council Tax 2026 — Complete Guide to Bands, Discounts, Exemptions & Appeals
11 May 2026 · 9 min read
UK pension income received abroad is subject to the Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and the country of residence. Private and
17 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Retiring in Spain on a UK pension 2026: the UK State Pension is uprated annually in Spain and taxable at IRPF rates (19-47%). Private pension drawdown (SIPP) is taxable only in Spain under UK-Spain DTC 2013 Article 17. Government pensions (NHS, civil service) remain UK-taxable.
16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
UK state pension qualifying years in 2026: 35 years are needed for the full new State Pension of £221.20 per week (2025/26); minimum 10 years for any entitlement. Class 2 NIC costs £3.45/week; Class 3 costs £17.45/week. An April 2027 deadline allows filling NI gaps back to 2006.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Under most UK double tax conventions, private pension income (SIPP, defined benefit) is taxable only in the country of residence (OECD Model Article 17). Government pensions (NHS, civil service) remain UK-taxable under Article 19. Pensions enter the UK IHT estate from April 2027.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
UK expat pension contributions abroad 2026: Annual Allowance £60,000 (2025/26) subject to 100% of relevant UK earnings cap. MPAA is £10,000 if drawdown income has been taken. Tapered AA reduces by £1 for every £2 over £260,000 adjusted income; floor £10,000 (at £360,000).
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Best expat retirement accounts 2026: UK SIPPs can be retained by non-UK-residents. QROPS attract a 25% transfer charge unless in the member’s country of residence. Pensions enter UK IHT from 6 April 2027. Dividend rates from April 2026: 10.75%/35.75%/39.35%.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK state pension abroad 2026: full new State Pension is £221.20 per week (35 qualifying NI years). Uprated (triple lock) in EEA, Switzerland, and USA. Frozen for residents of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, and South Africa. Claim via DWP International Pension Centre.
17 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
UK pension in Singapore 2026: UK-Singapore DTC (1997) taxes private UK pensions in Singapore under Article 17(1). Government service pensions taxable only in the UK. NT code required for gross payment. Singapore PIT runs 2-24%. SRS allows up to SGD 35,700 per year.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
UK pensions for expats 2026: flexible drawdown from age 55 (rising to 57 by 2028). Lump Sum Allowance is £268,275 tax-free. Most DTCs assign private pension taxing rights to the country of residence. Unused pension funds enter IHT from 6 April 2027.
16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
A UK pension abroad calculator estimates drawdown income after FX and tax. Pension drawdown starts at age 55 (rising to 57 by 2028). Lump Sum Allowance is £268,275 tax-free. HMRC monthly average exchange rates apply for UK tax returns. Pension funds enter IHT from 6 April 2027.
17 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK pension Canada tax 2026 is governed by the UK-Canada DTC (1978, Protocol 2003). Private pensions are taxable in Canada under Article 17. Government service pensions (NHS, teachers, civil service) are taxable only in the UK under Article 18.
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