Pensionsorter News Latest UK Pension News from Pensionsorter.co.uk http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/index.php State pension should increase by 50% The UK's state pension is not capable of providing sufficient support for people in their old age and should be increased. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/State-pension-should-increase-by-50.html Purple Book to 'boost pensions knowledge' The publication of the Purple Book's latest edition is set to help Britons navigate the pensions minefield, according to its author. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Purple-Book-to-boost-pensions-knowledge.html Inflation eroding £180 off pension value State pensions could be hit for about £180 over the next year due to inflation, according to one company. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Inflation-eroding-£180-off-pension-value.html Barclays announces 'flexible' pension products Barclays Financial Planning has unveiled a pair of new pensions aimed at those tired of stakeholder products. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Barclays-announces-flexible-pension-products.html Children helping parents as pensions drop in value A growing number of people are helping to support their parents financially as pensions and incomes start to lose value. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Children-helping-parents-as-pensions-drop-in-value.html Employees need 'pensions education' Younger employees need be educated on the benefits of pensions from the start of their working lives, according to one expert. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Employees-need-pensions-education.html Saving 'crucial' for stretched pension pots Stretched demand on British pension pots means that saving money is more important than ever, according to one lender. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Saving-crucial-for-stretched-pension-pots.html Pensions Act receives Royal Assent Millions of Britons on low and middle incomes are to be given access to workplace pensions following the passing of new legislation. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Pensions-Act-receives-Royal-Assent.html Women urged to buy NI contributions Women who do not qualify for the basic state pension are being advised to purchase national insurance (NI) contributions. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Women-urged-to-buy-NI-contributions.html Pensions firm fined for 'mis-selling' A major wealth management company has been handed a £1.12 million fine for mis-selling its pension products. http://www.pensionsorter.co.uk/articles/view/Pensions-firm-fined-for-mis-selling.html