Keir Starmer

Government’s DB surplus release plans, PPF levy announcements, Standard Life CEO retires

Move could allow DB schemes to change their rules to permit surplus extraction

Siddiq steps down as secretary over alleged Bangladeshi financial links

PP takes a look back at the most read news stories of the year

New legislation introduced following 2024 state opening of parliament

First address since election win

Comes as new prime minister Keir Starmer appoints his cabinet

Jonathan Stapleton says Labour must take a more considered approach to pensions

Starmer succeeds Rishi Sunak as prime minister

Review will consider steps needed to improve outcomes and boost productive investment