The state pension is a regular payment made by the government to certain people who have reached state pension age. 

On this page we look at when and how you can withdraw money from your pension pot, depending on the type of pension scheme you have paid into. 

On this page we look at the different types of pension scheme that you might pay into over the course of your working life.

Here we look at the different kinds of personal pension schemes. It is for general guidance only and does not constitute pensions advice, such as which type of scheme might be best for you, or whether you should pay into a particular pension. 

Workplace pensions (also called ‘works’ pensions, company pensions or occupational pensions) are schemes organised by your employer. Here we provide some basic information about workplace pensions.

It is sensible to make sure you are prepared for the tax implications of retirement. Here we provide a useful checklist of some things you might need to consider.