The state pension is a taxable state benefit paid by the government to certain people who have reached state pension age. 

It is sensible to make sure you are prepared for the tax implications of retirement. Here we provide a useful checklist of some things you might need to consider. 

Workplace pensions (also called ‘works’ pensions, work-based pensions, company pensions or occupational pensions) are schemes organised by your employer. Here we provide some basic information about workplace pensions.

Here we look at the different kinds of personal pension schemes. It is for general guidance only and does not constitute pensions advice, such as which type of scheme might be best for you, or whether you should pay into a particular pension. 

On this page we look at the different types of pension scheme that you might pay into over the course of your working life.

This page and the pages that follow give you basic information on the state pension and UK personal and occupational pensions. It is for general guidance only and does not constitute pensions advice, such as which type of scheme might be best for you, or whether you should pay into a particular ...