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What do employers need to know about the pensions lifetime allowance abolition?

Employee Benefits

Employers will need to review policies for employees who previously opted out of the pension scheme because they may have been close to the lifetime allowance. Two new limits will be introduced in April to control tax relief on pension lump sums. Some employers offered a cash benefit instead of a pension contribution.

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Laura Trott appointed minister for pensions

Employee Benefits

Trott has taken over responsibility for pensioner benefits including state, private and occupational provisions, as well as oversight of bodies such as The Pensions Regulator (TPR). Present press speculation around tax allowances for pensions are particularly concerning.

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