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UK Inheritance Tax Changes Spur Higher Pension Withdrawals

Bloomberg Markets·November 6, 2026·1 min read

UK savers are withdrawing from their pensions earlier than usual to avoid inheritance tax on unspent defined-contribution pensions, set to be introduced next April. The changes have prompted a surge in early withdrawals as individuals seek to shelter assets from the new tax. Financial advisors expect the trend to continue ahead of the April deadline.

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