Investment platform AJ Bell has detailed pension tax relief limits and contribution rules for savers moving cash sums into a pension before buying an annuity.

Unused pension funds and death benefits will be included in estate valuations for inheritance tax from April 2027, altering retirement and estate planning.

Despite having secure financial portfolios, many retirees find themselves gripped by self-imposed austerity due to deep-seated anxiety over spending their savings.

As the UK government reviews proposals to accelerate the state pension age, experts warn against using personal life expectancy to time retirement claims. Workers are instead encouraged to focus on proactive measures like asset consolidation and adjusting pension contributions.

New UK legislation mandates the consolidation of small pension pots and the creation of multi-billion pound megafunds to drive value for savers. These reforms aim to reduce administration costs and simplify the path to retirement income.