UK Election 2010

As we count down to May 6, Professional Pensions collates the best General Election trivia.

David Worsfold on why the departure of almost a quarter of sitting MPs should not necessarily be welcomed

The Confederation of British Industry has called for a shift to a ‘notional defined contribution' model - effectively pay-as-you-go DC - to tackle the £1trn unfunded public sector pensions deficit.

The Tories say they will scrap means testing for Equitable Life victims if they are elected.

Alistair Darling, George Osborne and Vince Cable have kicked off the election campaign with a live televised debate on the economy which saw them trading blows on issues including the national debt, financial services regulation and long term care.

A think-tank has urged politicians not to change legislation to enable early access to pension pots.

Unfunded pension promises made to past and present UK public sector workers now amount to £993bn, Towers Watson calculations reveal.

UK - Unfunded pension promises made to past and present UK public sector workers now amount to £993bn (US$1.5trn), Towers Watson calculations revealed.

Pensions minister Angela Eagle has backed the concept of early access to pension pots but says the process could be fraught with difficulties.

UK - JENNA TOWLER talks to pensions minister ANGELA EAGLE about Labour's plans for the pensions landscape - should it retain office.