Philip Hammond

As Budget day approaches, Jonathan Stapleton says while meddling in pensions may offer an easy way to raise some cash, it must be resisted

To promote intergenerational fairness

The "legislative paralysis" since June's snap general election and the dominance of Brexit debates means the Chancellor could tinker with "monstrous" tax relief in his Autumn Budget in November, Sir Steve Webb has said.

This week's top stories included reports that chancellor Philip Hammond is considering cutting higher-rate tax relief in the Autumn Budget, while the Court of Appeal ruled IBM had the right to impose a cap on increases in pensionable pay.

A cut in higher-rate pension tax relief could be on the cards for the November Budget, according to Treasury insiders.

Theresa May's surprise announcement to hold a general election on 8 June has thrown into doubt the future of the state pension triple lock and qualifying age.

Industry is worried the chancellor's back-down on NICs for self-employed increases chances of tax relief overhaul.

This week's top stories include coverage of the Spring Budget, where the chancellor confirmed the money purchase annual allowance will fall to £4,000.

Master trusts will face a new tax registration process aimed at boosting savers' protection and aligning it with the incoming authorisation process.

This week's Budget is tipped to be more restrained around pension policy compared to previous ones.