After a review launched earlier this year the DWP has concluded that The Pensions Regulator is “broadly well-run and well-regarded” but has set out a series of recommendations to improve the regulator.

Helen Dean is to step down as CEO of the UK’s largest pension scheme, the government-backed Nest, which focuses on auto-enrolment.

Pension schemes and trustees - including NEST - could get new responsibilities to offer decumulation options to members at retirement.

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new 'Midlife' MOT website to help older workers with their 'Financial Planning' and careers options.