Jeremy Hunt

Phased launch of free childcare could help close gender pensions gap, commentators say

Nigel Peaple reviews the government’s Budget measures on pensions

Abolishment of LTA, consultation on LGPS pool transfers and DC investment in growth sectors

Lifetime allowance on pension saving scrapped in yesterday’s Budget

Pension allowance reform praised by industry but cost and impact of measures questioned

Chancellor says package of measures will be unveiled in the autumn

Chancellor announces 12 new investment zones and £400m for new partnerships

The government will consult on the transfer of all listed LGPS assets to pools by March 2025

Some fear the government could alter inheritance tax rules or hike the minimum pensions age to 60

Growth was better than expected but economy is still below pre-Covid size