Spending Review: Equitable Life compensation raised

The sum is three times higher than the £400 million to £500 million that former Appeal Court judge Sir John Chadwick recommended that policyholders should receive (see the Pension MoneySaving guide).

But it is well down on the £4.8 billion that it is estimated policyholders have lost, compared with what they would have got if they had invested their money with another life insurer.

Further reading/Key links

Boost income: Benefits Check-Up, State Pension Boosting, Pension CreditMore on pensions: Pensions Guide, Free Printed Annuity Guide