Dr Suzy Morrissey has been appointed by DWP to prepare an independent report ahead of the review.

Proposals under review include potential changes to how wealth can be passed on before death to reduce inheritance tax liabilities. 

From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and death benefits will be included in the value of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes.

The measure will bring unused pension funds and death benefits into the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027.

One council says it would have to raise taxes by 27.4% to cover the cost.

The government is set to begin its latest review of the state pension age earlier than expected.

Tomorrow’s retirees are on track to be poorer than today’s, the research shows.

Under the scheme, the government guarantees against potential losses on 95% LTV mortgages, enabling lenders to offer more high-LTV loans.

Just 8% of mothers missing millions in state pensions are now expected to receive payments.

UK Finance echoed sentiments from a recent House of Lords report that FOS is "acting as a quasi-regulator".