Pensions

FTSE Jumps and Pound Surges as Hormuz Reopening Triggers Relief Rally Across UK Markets

UK stocks and bonds jumped on 17 April 2026 after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping. The FTSE 100 rallied, gilt yields eased and sterling surged against the dollar as global markets priced out the worst-case Middle East scenarios.

20 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

State Pension Age Rises to 67 from 6 April 2026 — Who Is Affected

The State Pension age begins its phased rise from 66 to 67 on 6 April 2026. Your exact pension date now depends on your date of birth to the day.

18 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Well Wave Plus: (Open Access and Equity) — Leeds City Council | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Leeds City Council has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers well wave plus:

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Provision for (100) Surveys and Investigations — Derbyshire County Council | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Derbyshire County Council has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers provision for (100)

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Crisis Resilience Fund digital platform — London Borough of Lewisham | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from London Borough of Lewisham has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers crisis resilience

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Dynamic Purchasing System for Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys — Carmarthenshire County Council | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Carmarthenshire County Council has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers dynamic purchasing system

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Kier Infrastructure - Ground Investigation — BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers kier infrastructure - ground

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) Transition Programme – Additional Transition Assurance & Consultancy Support — Department for Education | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Department for Education has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers teachers’ pension scheme

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Interpretation & Translation Services — MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers interpretation &

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Contract Award for Pensions Administration Software — The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Charitable Funds Investment Management — South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Pensions Administration Operational Support Service Framework — Norfolk County Council (as Administering Authority of the Norfolk Pension Fund) | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Norfolk County Council (as Administering Authority of the Norfolk Pension Fund) has been published on Find a

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport) — Tees Valley Combined Authority | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Tees Valley Combined Authority has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers tvca-proc-

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Sector Specific 16-18 Funding opportunity for 2026-27 - Plumbing — Hertford Regional College | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Hertford Regional College has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers sector specific 16-

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

​​Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project​ — North Northamptonshire Council | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from North Northamptonshire Council has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers sywell country park

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Better Care Fund 26/27 — Department of Health & Social Care | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Department of Health & Social Care has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

ID 6194064 – DfE Invest NI – Economics Services Framework Agreement — Invest Northern Ireland | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Invest Northern Ireland has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers id 6194064 – dfe

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Habinteg Housing Association - Planned Investment Works - North Region — Habinteg Housing Association Limited | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Habinteg Housing Association Limited has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers habinteg housing

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Lender's Technical Advisor — NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers lender'

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract — London Borough of Ealing | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from London Borough of Ealing has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers ec26001 tickets

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Appropriate Adult Services — Department for Work & Pensions | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Department for Work & Pensions has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers appropriate

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Colliery Rail Bridge - Site Investigation Works — St.Helens Council | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from St.Helens Council has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers colliery rail bridge

18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Pension Inheritance UK 2026: What Happens to Your Pension When You Die

DC pensions currently pass outside the estate on death. From 6 April 2027, unused DC pension pots will be included in the estate for IHT. Here is the current rules, what changes in 2027, and how to prepare.

16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Can I Cash In My Pension UK 2026? Early Access Rules Explained

When and how you can access your pension in the UK. The rules on taking money out early, the tax implications, and the consequences of cashing in.

18 May 2026 · 2 min read

Best Benefits for Pensioners UK 2026 — The Complete Guide

A complete guide to benefits available to UK pensioners in 2026 — pension credit, winter fuel payment, free TV licence, bus pass, and more.

18 May 2026 · 2 min read

Pension Alternatives UK 2026: ISAs, Property, and Other Ways to Save for Retirement

Pensions are not the only way to save for retirement. ISAs, LISAs, property, and investment accounts all have a role. Here is how each compares to a pension on tax efficiency, access, and retirement income.

16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Widow and Widower Pension UK 2026: What Benefits Are Available After a Partner Dies

Widows, widowers, and surviving civil partners may be entitled to bereavement benefits and may inherit state pension entitlement from a deceased partner. Here is what is available, who qualifies, and how to claim.

16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

State Pension Age UK 2026 — When Can You Claim?

The UK State Pension age in 2026, planned increases, and how to check your personal State Pension date at gov.uk.

18 May 2026 · 2 min read

How Much Is the State Pension UK 2026? Current Rates Explained

The UK State Pension rate in 2026 — weekly and annual amounts, the triple lock increase, and how the new vs basic State Pension differ.

18 May 2026 · 2 min read

UK State Pension Explained 2026 — How Much, When, and How to Claim

The UK State Pension in 2026 — current rates, qualifying years, how to check your forecast, and how to boost your entitlement.

18 May 2026 · 2 min read