Pension
Introduction
In the recent past, the pension system in the United Kingdom has undergone a shift of seismic proportions. This overhaul of the system has led to reforms in practically all aspects of saving for retirement. These changes, announced in the 2014 budget, and in operation from April 2015 have a significant impact on the way individuals make decisions relating to their retirement. The changes instituted primarily relate to auto enrolment, freedom of access to the pension savings, annuities, and eligibility to state pensions. This essay evaluates the potential effect of these policy changes on working-age individuals saving for their ...