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HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 62

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: data protection; the Pensions Commission’s interim report sparks calls for urgent action on retirement adequacy; an exciting Technical Note from HMRC on IHT and pensions; warnings around the use of private credit; and defined benefit funding surpluses fall, but only a little bit. To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes [https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/publications/hl-pensions-newsbeat-all-episodes] To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes [https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/publications/the-hl-pensionspod] Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/]

Potential Impacts of a Democratic Majority

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, Ches Garrison and Michael Bell discuss the upcoming midterm elections and what a democratic majority could mean for the U.S. House and Senate.

HL Keeping it Real Estate | The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – what’s changing and what you need to do

Now that the key provisions of the Renters’ Right Act 2025 are in force, Tim Reid and Paola Bruni talk you through the new assured periodic tenancy regime and the main changes for landlords and leaseholders when it comes to pre-tenancy restrictions, rent increases, termination and the many other changes introduced by the Act. With some immediate actions required from landlords by 31 May, this episode is well worth a listen.

Where we are in 2026

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by recurring guest Michael Bell, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss recent activity in the House, committee focus on artificial intelligence, federal appropriations, lame duck, reconciliation, and more.

HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 61

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: news on the Parliamentary process; small pots and IHT; risk concentration in Master Trusts; and annuity rates on the rise again. To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes [https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/publications/hl-pensions-newsbeat-all-episodes] To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes [https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/publications/the-hl-pensionspod] Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/]