All Law & regulation articles – Page 114
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Nest amendments put before parliament
The government has responded to its consultation on the draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2018, and laid it before parliament on Monday.
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NewsMPs accuse Carillion of trying to 'wriggle out' of pension obligations
The Work and Pensions Committee has accused Carillion of trying to “wriggle out” of its pension obligations for the past decade, amid calls for stronger laws to prevent future scandals.
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GMB union hits out over pension funding in water industry
Trade union GMB attacked Prime Minister Theresa May over her statement in the Observer that she would "fine greedy bosses who betray their workers".
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Government waters down default guidance proposals
The government has removed an amendment to the financial guidance and claims bill which would have automatically enrolled people into guidance as they seek to access their pots or transfer benefits.
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FeaturesLincolnshire council fund encounters data difficulties
The £2.2bn Lincolnshire County Council Pension Fund has had ‘amber’ reviews over administration and training.
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Carillion directors called to joint inquiry
The Work and Pensions Committee and the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee are starting a joint inquiry into the collapse of Carillion, which has left thousands of employees and pension scheme members in limbo.
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NewsCommons debates default guidance in second reading of bill
The House of Commons debated the feasibility of default guidance and the future of private sector pensions during the second reading of the financial guidance and claims bill on Monday.
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Cost of pensions tax relief at record £24bn
The cost of providing tax relief on workplace pension contributions is set to exceed £24bn in 2017-18, according to figures published by HM Revenue & Customs on Tuesday.
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Scammers ordered to pay back £13.7m
In a case against four people, the Pensions Regulator has for the first time obtained an order from the High Court to make the defendants repay the funds taken from their victims.
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NewsMay's promise to protect pensions lacks concrete solutions
Theresa May has pledged to stop executives who try to “line their own pockets” by putting pension schemes at risk, but questions over resourcing and legislative issues remain.
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GMP interim solution for public service pensions extended until 2021
The government has extended its interim solution for indexation and equalisation of guaranteed minimum pensions in public service schemes, and plans to look into the conversion method as an alternative during that time.
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May promises to stop pensions being put at risk
Theresa May has promised to stop executives from putting pensions at risk.
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DWP publishes four-year plan
The Department for Work and Pensions has has ruled out ditching the triple lock and has pledged to continue providing means-tested pension credit, as it set out its objectives for the next four years.
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Chappell to be sentenced next month
The Pensions Regulator has said the sentencing of former BHS owner Dominic Chappell, who was found guilty of withholding information from the regulator, will take place on February 23.
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Select committee questions TPR on Barclays scheme sponsorship
The Work and Pensions Committee is questioning the Pensions Regulator on the sponsorship of Barclays Bank’s pension scheme in relation to the company’s restructuring plans.
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High Court rules against proposed BT scheme CPI switch
Telecoms giant BT wanted to switch the measure by which pensions increase from the retail price index to the consumer price index, but the High Court has ruled against this change.
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Employers need individual guidance to navigate VAT rules, accountants say
The Pensions Research Accountants Group has responded to recent HM Revenue & Customs changes to the VAT treatment of pension fund costs, advising schemes to seek guidance on their individual circumstances.
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Field probes administrator on Palmer & Harvey pension situation
The select committee has written to the administrators of collapsed wholesaler Palmer & Harvey, with a series of questions about the company’s finances and operations, and the position that leaves the pension fund in.
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Chappell found guilty for failing to provide information to regulator
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has been convicted of failing to provide information that the Pensions Regulator had asked him to supply as part of its investigation into the sale and subsequent collapse of the retailer.
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Select committee set to publish responses on British Steel transfers
The Work and Pensions Committee is to release responses it has received from the FCA, advisory business Active Wealth and 'introducer' company Celtic Wealth.