In our Pensions on Air podcast, we delve into all things pensions-related, bringing you the key developments in pensions law and regulation through monthly 15-minute episodes that accompany our Pensions Essentials bulletin.

In this episode, Matt Ward is joined by Karen Mumgaard to discuss key developments following the Pension Schemes Act receiving royal assent, including the timing of key provisions coming into force, the final position on the investment mandation powers and new guidance relating to DC schemes, winding-up and guided retirement.

Matt and Karen also discuss the High Court’s decision in McKavney v Serco on the interpretation of early retirement provisions, a recent Pensions Ombudsman determination on late retirement uplifts, and recent HMRC guidance on the increase to normal minimum pension age from 55 to 57 from April 2028.

You can also read about these topics in our April 2026 edition of Pensions Essentials here.

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