Labour

Shadow work and pensions secretary Debbie Abrahams has been sacked from the shadow cabinet following an investigation into alleged bullying.

Jack Dromey MP says the government had an opportunity to properly tackle the widespread problems facing DB schemes

The shadow work and pensions secretary has been forced to stand down amid an investigation over an "employment issue", Labour has announced.

Carillion's 13 UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes had a combined £2.6bn buyout deficit upon its collapse on 15 January, according to an analysis for Sky News.

The Labour party has appointed Jack Dromey as shadow pensions minister, replacing Alex Cunningham who resigned last month.

Shadow pensions minister Alex Cunningham has resigned from his post, his office has confirmed to Professional Pensions.

Pension providers should be required to pay out lump sums and other pension benefits to members before they reach minimum pension age in cases of ill health, MP John Mann has said.

The government needs to take "decisive action" and make provision for collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes, the shadow pensions minister has argued.

Michael Klimes takes a look at what politicians said about pensions at this year's party conferences

Respondents say starting contributions from an earlier age will benefit workers at retirement.