Episode 129 - 19th May 2026

Episode 130 - 26th May 2026

This week, your host David Brooks cuts through the Pension Commission’s Interim Report to bring you the key takeaways — and what they could mean for the future direction of UK pension policy.

Episode 129 - 19th May 2026

Our Head of Policy David Brooks runs you through the top five stories you need to know from across the pensions world this week: * New DWP data ahead of the Pensions Commission - the highlights * The latest UK longevity statistics and what they mean for pension schemes and savers * The growing influence of TikTokkers and financial influencers * A Pensions Dashboard update * Tax, scammers and the latest concerns around IHT

Episode 128 - 12th May 2026

David Brooks is joined by Adam Bexson to run through: * The Lifespan Fund - could it replace the State Pension? Adam and Dave break down the policy proposal and other alternatives… * What's been happening at TPR - their annual funding statement and DC scale report - what it means about TPR direction, state of market and what trustees should be looking for

Episode 127 - 5th May 2026

This week, David Brooks covers: * Pension Schemes Bill — what’s next * Salary sacrifice * Normal Minimum Pension Age — set to rise * Own Risk Assessment & cyber risk — increasing scrutiny for schemes * Torsten Bell and PASA

Episode 126 - 28th April 2026

Andy Knight-Stephens joins David Brooks, this week they cover: * Fund performance across the master trust and GPP sector – and what the numbers mean, particularly for VFM * The Pensions Bill and parliamentary ping pong – has the legislation been watered down? The latest you need to know