Wage growth was down to its lowest level for five years at 3.8 per cent at the beginning of 2026, while unemployment persisted near its five-year high of 5.2 per cent in the three months to January 2026, according to official data published this morning.

Savers are being urged to look beyond ISAs and not forget the importance of pensions - one of the most tax-efficient ways to build long-term wealth.

The agreement marks a significant dual-team partnership, underlining a shared commitment to long-term performance, planning and security, both on and off the pitch.

New data reveals the worst pension providers and administrators are taking 18 times longer to transfer retirement savings than the best, as PensionBee renews its call for Government legislation to encourage fast, digital transfers fit for the 21st century.

Houmous is now part of the UK’s official measure of inflation. The popular chickpea dip has been added to the annual “basket of goods” compiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), highlighting how Britain’s spending habits - and everyday diets - are changing as supermarkets expand their ranges and consumer tastes evolve.

PensionBee responds to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, revealing public sector workers remain ahead on participation and contributions in workplace pensions, while men continue to be more likely to contribute through work schemes than women.

Almost nine in ten Brits (88%) do not know the rate of tax relief they receive on pension contributions

Despite oil prices easing and stock markets rebounding, the fallout from escalating tensions in the Middle East continues to filter through to global economies. PensionBee evaluates five ways the latest escalation could impact your personal finances and pension.

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of self-employed women fail to calculate how maternity leave could affect their long-term retirement savings, according to new research from PensionBee.

Plans that encourage ‘crystal-ball gazing’ in regulatory proposals to create ‘Value for Money’ pension comparisons could financially harm savers and encourage excessive risk-taking by pension schemes.

Ahead of the Spring Statement, PensionBee is warning that further adjustments to pension policy would only add to saver uncertainty, urging the Government instead to commit to long-term stability.

Women paid more into their pensions than men in January 2026, for only the second time in PensionBee’s history. Female customers contributed 104% of the amount men contributed, despite accounting for only 42% of total customers.

Pension savers are increasingly relying on AI rather than financial guidance and advice websites to kickstart their retirement planning, according to data analysed by PensionBee, a leading online pension provider.

PensionBee's latest research reveals that a lack of clarity about how pensions work, rather than a lack of willingness to save, is one of the biggest barriers preventing self-employed people from building retirement savings.

PensionBee comments on new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing that the number of years which can be expected to be spent in good health has fallen.

With the number of women in self-employment in the last quarter of 2025 being the highest recorded since mid-2020, Pensionbee comments on what the self-employed need to be wary of when it comes to saving for retirement.

PensionBee has today called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure that proposed reforms to pension transfers apply across the entire UK pensions market - warning that anything less would entrench a two-tier system and fail consumers

With the gold price at a record high and mounting concerns growing over stock market concentration and volatility, PensionBee offers three key considerations if you’re thinking about adding the yellow metal to your pension.

Proposed changes to the Lifetime ISA (LISA) may simplify support for first-time buyers - but risk abandoning thousands of savers who have used the LISA to save or supplement their retirement, PensionBee warns.

PensionBee has welcomed a formal response from the UK Government to its parliamentary petition calling for a 10-day pension switch guarantee, after more than 16,500 savers from all 650 UK constituencies added their names to the campaign.

Missing the Self-Assessment deadline not only risks a penalty for late filing but could cost individuals hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in unclaimed tax relief.

Oliver Wyman London office staff vote PensionBee as their favourite fintech startup in the Fintech Programme.

New research from PensionBee reveals that while most self-employed workers are actively engaging with pensions, widespread participation is masking a deeper issue.

PensionBee has warned that millions of people in the UK are heading towards retirement incomes far below what is commonly understood to be adequate, in its response to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) call for evidence on Income in Retirement.

Despite good intentions at the start of the new year, most Brits are still putting off pension action

PensionBee is warning that this is the final opportunity for savers to add their names to a petition calling for legislation on pension transfer times

PensionBee, an innovative young company, has unveiled a service that helps customers to find their old pensions and combine them into a single, online plan.

Women face a huge dilemma between retirement saving and raising children, according to data collected by PensionBee.

New analysis conducted on behalf of PensionBee, reveals that nearly one in five (19%) UK adults feel they've probably lost a pension pot.

PensionBee wins the award for ‘Diversity and Inclusion Champion’ at the Computing Tech Marketing & Innovation Awards.

Some pension savers could wear capes, according to new analysis from PensionBee, which has identified the emergence of ‘super savers’.

PensionBee Director (VP) of Public Affairs, Becky O'Connor, responds to the announcement that the Chancellor is set to introduce a pension 'pot for life' in the Autumn Statement.

Latest statistics highlight the need to support those outside auto-enrolment.

New research from PensionBee finds that almost a third of savers believe that it doesn’t matter whether they inform their pension provider(s) of a change of address.

New research from PensionBee finds that 63% of UK workers are currently thinking about or in the process of changing their job, in what has been dubbed the ‘Great Resignation’.

New data released by PensionBee shows that of retirement age savers think it's essential they can see how much their provider is charging them when they log in to the Pensions Dashboards.

New research from PensionBee finds that of savers, who have previously tried to change pension providers, feel it was so difficult that they would not attempt another transfer.

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that while young savers have on average saved much less for retirement so far, they have consolidated as many pensions as older savers.

Economic modelling from PensionBee reveals that the gender pension gap could be closed if men and women were to work the same number of paid hours at equal pay.

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that many women could lose out on as much as £225,000 in pension savings, should they retire at the same time as their male partner.

Women are more likely to experience powerlessness over pension savings than men.

A study by PensionBee and The Open University has uncovered a striking ‘legacy gap’ between gay and straight men.

PensionBee has discovered a clear pension gender gap across the UK, which varies depending on region and a saver’s age.

As the Autumn Statement approaches, PensionBee shares its thoughts on suspected changes to pension policy.

PensionBee explores what the FCA's new approach to consumer finance regualtion, the Consumer Duty, means for consumers.

After Rachel Reeves’s pre-Budget speech, major changes to Britain’s housing market are in sight.

PensionBee is pleased to announce that it has achieved Assets under Administration of over £5 billion, reaching 250,000 Invested Customers in June 2024.

Analysis by PensionBee has found that the UK’s highest earners left £1.3 billion of unclaimed pension tax relief to the taxman between 2016/17 and 2020/21.

New research by PensionBee reveals a lack of clear consensus among Brits on the definition of ‘old’ age, suggesting that the adage: ‘you are as old as you feel’, could be true.

PensionBee Group plc today provides an update on its proposed expansion into the United States of America.

New analysis of more than 240,000 PensionBee customers reveals a 16% rise in average pension pot sizes across the UK, while the gender pension gap persists.

Analysis from PensionBee has found that over 1.5 million of the nation’s highest earners failed to claim an estimated £810m in tax relief in 2018/19, totalling around £2.5bn between 2016/17 and 2018/19.

A survey by PensionBee has uncovered what Brits consider to be their greatest financial triumphs and worst mistakes.

A new survey from PensionBee reveals strong public support for increased transparency from tech giant Alphabet, Google’s parent company, regarding child safety on its platforms.

New research reveals considerable support for an expansion of Auto-Enrolment.

PensionBee’s latest analysis of its own data has revealed that some transfers take over two months to complete.

New research reveals a generational divide over the future of the triple lock.

New research from PensionBee reveals a notable enthusiasm among UK pension holders for the recently announced ‘pot for life’ pension model.

With the deadline for 2022/2023 tax returns fast approaching, PensionBee outlines three pension-related reasons you might need to fill one out.

New research from online pension manager PensionBee has revealed that while young people are anxious about saving for retirement, many are confused about pensions and unaware of how much they need to save.

New research from PensionBee reveals the impact the ‘pink tax’ has on women’s finances, and their ability to save for retirement.

New modelling from PensionBee reveals that if the UK adults that regularly enter the lottery divert their weekly spend into their pension, they could boost their pot by almost £10,000.

PensionBee has examined a sample of 5,098 savers, looking at how average pot size and pension contributions vary across the country.

Statement regarding Aegon on resuming electronic pension transfers with PensionBee.

PensionBee responds to the publication of ShareAction’s Voting Matters, which found a decline in the proportion of shareholder resolutions passed from 2021 to 2023.

From 6 April, the full amount of the weekly State Pension will increase by 10.1%, the highest ever rise for 12.5 million recipients.

PensionBee responds to a new report from the International Longevity Centre that suggests that the UK’s State Pension age will need to rise to 71 by 2050.

PensionBee pensions are now available to sole traders, in addition to the owners of limited companies, through the Starling Business Marketplaces.

PensionBee has expressed disappointment in the Spring Statement given its failure to address the nation’s pensions crisis.

Despite concerns from pension savers, shareholders of three of the biggest US tech companies have dismissed calls to address the risks associated with AI.

PensionBee has written to Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, to alert him of a handful of pension providers, who appear to be abusing the latest pension legislation to block and delay consumers from moving their own pensions.

New PensionBee analysis shows that self-employed customers’ monthly contributions and average withdrawal amounts have risen sharply in H1 2021, compared to H1 2020.

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that self-employed savers are choosing to keep their savings invested despite rising inflation.

New data released by PensionBee shows lockdown has had a significant impact on self-employed savers' contribution rates in April 2020, with tax year-end contribution sizes decreasing by 30%.

PensionBee's survey reveals the stark financial trade-offs parents are being forced to make.

PensionBee has issued a manifesto urging the government to improve engagement and transparency within the pension industry.

PensionBee responds to the DWP Pension Investment Review, emphasising the importance of prioritising savers' best interests.

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that pension savers put significantly more money aside for their retirement at the start of 2023 than they did in the latter part of 2022, despite persistent levels of high inflation.

PensionBee analysed the data of over 13,500 consumers, and found that they're undersaving for retirement, but can easily get things back on track with additional contributions.

New analysis of more than 198,000 PensionBee customers reveals a substantial difference in average pension pot sizes, depending on a saver’s location.

PensionBee estimates that savers would find just 6/10 of their pensions upon logging in to the Pensions Dashboard, when it launches in the 2020s, due to poor data quality.

Who are the people shaping a vibrant Britain? Grant Thornton's 100 Faces of a Vibrant Economy reveals all, and we're proud to say that Romi Savova - CEO of PensionBee - made it on the list.

PensionBee CEO, Romi Savova, and Director (VP) of Public Affairs, Becky O'Connor, share what the Chancellor's Autumn Statement means for pension savers.

Romi Savova commented on the limited effect the Financial Conduct Authority's cap on exit fees will have on people still saving for retirement. Some providers charge up to 35% exit fees if a saver wants to move their pension to another provider.

Revolut, the app-based banking alternative, is moving into pensions after announcing an industry-first partnership with online pension manager PensionBee.

New financial modelling from PensionBee reveals that due to high rates of inflation, the average retiree may need an additional £90,000 in pension saving during periods of medium market performance to maintain a comfortable lifestyle over a 20-year retirement.

Commenting on the FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) statement for guidance to the anti-greenwashing rule.

PensionBee has found that regularly contributing to a pension was valued highly by Brits when when looking for a potential partner.

One in four pensioners with pets would struggle to pay a sudden vet bill for their furry friend, according to new research from PensionBee.

New analysis has found that putting a pay rise in a pension now can lead to a bigger rise in annual retirement income later on.

New research from PensionBee reveals that 75% of savers would consider opting for a ‘pot for life’ pension to remedy the proliferation of lost pots in the UK.

According to new data from the Office for National Statistics, there's now a record number of people aged over 90 in England and Wales.

PensionBee responds to the new ‘Pensions Scheme Bill’ announced in today’s King’s Speech.

As the UK heads into an election year, PensionBee outlines how political winds could shape the pension landscape in 2024 and its impact on consumers.

The Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, Guy Opperman, has written to PensionBee seeking input in the development of regulations for Simpler Annual Statements.

Becky O’Connor, Director of Public Affairs at PensionBee, and Clare Reilly, Chief Engagement Officer at PensionBee, comment on the Lib Dem manifesto.

The Pensions Minister has announced a prioritisation of the Moneyhelper Dashboard launch, with a further delay to the launch of commercial dashboards.

Becky O’Connor, Director of Public Affairs at PensionBee, and Clare Reilly, Chief Engagement Officer at PensionBee, comment on the Conservative's manifesto