Pension shortfall nearly doubles in September; Alliance Boots could be open to pension mis-selling claims; 1 in 10 pick treats over pensions; Pension funds deliver visible vote of confidence in North West region

Constraints put on the National Employment Savings Trust risk undermining the objectives of auto-enrolment, warn some of the legislation's main architects.

Unison begins ballot of 1 million members over pensions strike; Unison expects legal challenges over ballot

The government must confirm whether auto-enrolment is to be put on hold or shelved or risk further undermining occupational pensions, industry figures argue.

UK - Members of Lloyds TSB Pension Funds are demanding to know whether the £4bn ($6.25bn) partnership created to plug the schemes' deficits was used to offload "toxic assets".

Rachel Reeves' replacement as opposition pensions spokesperson has been announced.

Pensions get access to long-term debt funds; Pensions cautious over PFI investing

Trustees of the Meat and Livestock Commission Pension Scheme have completed a £150m pensioner buy-in with Aviva, prompted by a drop in the pricing of such deals.

Members of Lloyds TSB Pension Funds are demanding to know whether the £4bn partnership created to plug the schemes' deficits was used to offload "toxic assets".

QE2 will damage pensions by pushing inflation up and interest rates down; Hopes raised for deal to avert major strikes; News Corp investors call for James Murdoch's head; Can we be persuaded to make sacrifices now for benefits later?; University lecturers...