Policy and advocacy successes in Q1 2026

Policy and advocacy is at the heart of Pensions UK’s work. I’m writing to update you on our 2026 so far, as we dodged the rain showers and dark skies to deliver some really impactful policy round tables, and brought some fresh talent into the team to put ourselves in the best possible position to deliver on an ambitious set of plans for the year.

This is the first of a quarterly letter I will write to you all, to make sure you’re informed about what we’re focused on and how we’re delivering on your behalf.

This year we’re focused on three big thematic priorities:

• Securing the system: We are committed to delivering upcoming policy changes in a structured and sequenced way that protects the long‑term stability of the system, safeguards against measures that could weaken it, ensures readiness for emerging developments such as AI, and upholds a proportionate regulatory framework that works for both savers and industry.
• Closing the gap: We are working to close gaps in pension adequacy, outcomes and fairness across the UK system by advancing evidence‑led solutions that improve retirement security for all savers, and by helping shift policy and public debate toward recognising and addressing pension gaps as a systemic issue requiring coordinated reform.
• Powering pensions: We are focused on strengthening the link between pensions and UK growth by contributing constructively to the national debate, ensuring any government powers over pension scheme investments remain balanced and proportionate, and supporting effective engagement between industry and policymakers to help unlock more domestic investment in a sustainable, saver‑focused way.

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