UK Pension Transfers for Lawyers in the Middle East (2026): Common Questions Answered
UK pension transfers for lawyers in the Middle East are usually either DC consolidation into a UK SIPP or an overseas transfer to a QROPS. In 2026, the key issues are DB vs DC classification, safeguarded benefits, FCA advice rules, overseas transfer charge exposure, provider servicing for non-residents, and currency and drawdown planning.
At a glance
- Most lawyers abroad should separate DC consolidation from DB transfer decisions.
- A “transfer” can mean moving DC pots into a SIPP, or moving to a QROPS abroad. The risks are different.
- The UAE is not generally a QROPS destination, so “transfer to Dubai” is usually not a thing.
- DB transfers are high stakes and often require regulated advice. Do not bundle them into admin tidy-ups.
- Overseas transfers can trigger charges and future-move risk. Model your likely relocation path first.
- The best structure is the one that remains serviceable when you move and is simple to execute for your family.
People Also Ask
- Can UK lawyers in the UAE transfer pensions to Dubai?
- Is a SIPP better than a QROPS for expat lawyers?
- Do I need advice to transfer a defined benefit pension abroad?
- What is the overseas transfer charge and when does it apply?
- How do I avoid emergency tax on my first pension withdrawal abroad?
- What happens if I transfer overseas and then move country again?
UK Pension Transfers for Lawyers in the Middle East (2026): Common Questions Answered
If you are a UK-qualified lawyer in the Middle East, you will hear the word “transfer” used casually.
It is rarely casual.
A transfer can mean:
- consolidating old defined contribution workplace pensions into a UK SIPP
- moving a defined benefit pension into a DC arrangement
- transferring to an overseas scheme such as a QROPS
- moving providers to improve servicing, costs, or drawdown capability
Those decisions do not carry the same risk.
What I see in practice is that lawyers get caught by one of three traps:
- they treat a DB transfer like admin, not like a retirement model change
- they choose a structure that works in one country and breaks when they move
- they focus on the transfer and ignore what matters more: drawdown sequencing, currency, and execution
I am Josh, a financial planner specialising in expats in the Middle East. I join the dots across pensions, investments, tax, currency, insurance and estate planning so clients stop guessing and start making confident decisions. I am authorised and able to advise clients across the Middle East, the UK and the USA, which matters for continuity when families move.
This is a practical FAQ-style guide. The goal is to make you decision-ready, and to show where a joined-up model is needed before you sign anything.
UK pension transfers for lawyers in the Middle East in 2026
Before answering common questions, here is the organising framework.
The first question is always DB or DC
A defined contribution pension is an investment pot.
A defined benefit pension is a promised income.
If you do not separate those, you will make irreversible mistakes.
The second question is whether you are transferring within the UK system or overseas
A UK transfer usually means consolidating DC pots into a SIPP.
An overseas transfer usually means a QROPS transfer.
Overseas transfers introduce:
- a charge framework
- future-move risk
- potentially higher ongoing costs
- and a different set of governance and administration realities
The third question is not the transfer. It is what happens after the transfer
You do not retire by transferring pensions.
You retire by drawing income in the right order, in the right currency, with the right buffers, without creating avoidable tax and admin problems.
This is why a transfer decision that looks “efficient” can still produce a fragile retirement plan.
Why lawyers in the Middle East need to think differently
For lawyers in the UAE and wider Gulf, transfers behave differently because:
- provider servicing policies for non-residents can change over time
- your likely retirement country may not be your current country
- your spending currency is often AED now, but retirement might be GBP or EUR later
- employer benefits and banking arrangements can be non-portable
- you may face relocation at short notice due to career or family needs
So the best transfer choice is rarely the one that looks clever today. It is the one that still works in five years if you move.
Five worked examples with numbers
Worked example 1
Situation
A 39-year-old employed lawyer in Dubai has four old UK DC workplace pensions totalling £320,000. They want “one place” to manage investments and eventually run drawdown abroad.
The hidden risk
They choose the cheapest provider without checking non-resident servicing. A few years later the provider restricts servicing for their country and they are forced into another transfer during a volatile market period.
The numbers
- Total DC pots: £320,000
- Current weighted all-in costs: 1.05%
- Target all-in costs after consolidation: 0.65%
- Fee saving: 0.40% per year
- On £320,000, that is £1,280 per year initially
- Over 20 years, the compounding impact can be meaningful, but a forced move can create timing stress and admin friction at exactly the wrong moment
The planning logic
A transfer is not only a fee comparison. It is a portability and execution decision for a non-resident.
A clean solution approach
- Consolidate DC pensions into a UK SIPP that explicitly services non-UK residents, ideally with clarity on your current country and likely next country
- Keep investments simple and document the long-term allocation
- Update nominations immediately after consolidation
- Maintain a drawdown readiness file: scheme reference, contacts, and process notes
Takeaway
For expats, the best SIPP is often the one that will still talk to you in five years.
Worked example 2
Situation
A 47-year-old partner in the Middle East has a preserved DB pension projected at £17,500 per year from scheme age, plus £850,000 in DC pensions and investments. The CETV is £520,000. They want flexibility and are tempted to transfer the DB pension into the same SIPP.
The hidden risk
They treat “one place” as a reason to trade a secure income for a pot that must survive markets and longevity. They already have flexibility elsewhere.
The numbers
- DB income: £17,500 per year
- DC assets: £850,000
- If the DB is retained, later retirement portfolio gap is reduced by £17,500 a year
- Using a 3.5% planning rate, £17,500 of sustainable spending is roughly the same order of magnitude as £500,000 of flexible capital (a framing tool, not a valuation)
- The CETV is £520,000, which looks attractive, but the trade is stability versus flexibility under stress
The planning logic
This cannot be answered by CETV size. You need modelling: keep DB versus transfer DB, stress-tested under poor early markets and longevity.
A clean solution approach
- Treat DB income as the income floor for many plans
- Consolidate DC pensions separately for governance
- Only consider DB transfer after regulated advice where required and full modelling, not as part of a tidy-up
Takeaway
DB transfers are rarely “pension admin”. They are a retirement income redesign.
Worked example 3
Situation
A UK lawyer in the UAE plans to return to the UK in 18 months. They are considering a large pension action now: a £200,000 withdrawal or a major transfer.
The hidden risk
They treat relocation as logistics rather than a timing and tax exposure project. A move-year can change outcomes materially.
The numbers
- Planned action: £200,000
- Return timeline: 18 months
- The difference between acting before UK residency resumes and after can be material depending on circumstances and rules in force at the time
- A single poorly timed action can create avoidable admin friction, withholding, or tax exposure
The planning logic
You cannot decide on large pension actions without modelling a return scenario and mapping the UK tax year and your likely residency start point.
A clean solution approach
- Write a move-year timeline: likely return date range and UK tax year boundaries
- Decide which actions are better completed well before return, and which are better delayed until after
- Keep liquidity buffers so you do not need to force withdrawals at the wrong time
Takeaway
The costliest pension mistakes often happen when you are between countries.
Worked example 4
Situation
A cross-border family has £1.3m in pensions and £1.1m in property and illiquid assets, but only £25,000 accessible cash. They assume the pension will pay quickly on death.
The hidden risk
Execution and access. Even if the pension ultimately pays, delays and admin can create a first-90-day liquidity crisis.
The numbers
- Accessible cash: £25,000
- Monthly essential spending: £8,500
- First 90 days spending: £25,500
- Travel and legal buffer: £20,000
- First 90-day target: £45,500
- Shortfall: £20,500
If nominations are missing or outdated, delays become more likely.
The planning logic
Pension planning is also family protection planning. The plan must work for your spouse under stress.
A clean solution approach
- Audit nominations across every pension scheme
- Create an executor pack and asset map with scheme references and contacts
- Fund a first 90-day liquidity buffer independent of pension payout timing
Takeaway
Wealth tied up in pensions is not the same as liquidity for your family.
Worked example 5
Situation
A 35-year-old lawyer abroad is sold a QROPS transfer as a default “expat solution” even though their likely future plan includes moving countries again.
The hidden risk
Future-move risk. Some overseas transfer setups can create restrictions, charges, or admin issues if you relocate again.
The numbers
- DC pension value: £480,000
- Potential overseas transfer charge exposure: 25% in some circumstances, depending on scheme and residence position under the rules
- 25% of £480,000 is £120,000, which is a very expensive surprise if you get the structure wrong or move in a way that triggers problems
The planning logic
An overseas transfer decision must be evaluated against your likely residency path over the next 5–10 years, not just today.
A clean solution approach
- Only consider QROPS if it solves a specific destination-linked problem and remains sensible if you move again
- Compare it with a portable UK SIPP solution that keeps you inside the UK pension system
- Make the decision scenario-led, not marketing-led
Takeaway
The best QROPS decision is sometimes not to proceed.
Title-specific deep dive
Common transfer routes and what they really mean
How it works in practice
Most UK lawyers in the Middle East will face one of these situations.
DC consolidation into a SIPP
This is the common case. You are moving multiple DC pots into one UK structure to improve governance, reduce admin, and prepare for drawdown.
This is often a sensible move if:
- fees are reasonable
- safeguarded benefits are not being lost
- the provider services non-residents
- the investment strategy is simple and well governed
DB transfer into a DC arrangement
This is not consolidation. It is a retirement model change.
It replaces:
- secure lifetime income
with - flexible capital that must survive markets and longevity
For many high earners with other flexible assets, DB income is valuable because it reduces sequencing risk.
Overseas transfer to a QROPS
This can be appropriate in specific situations, but it is not automatically better because you live abroad.
It must be evaluated against:
- potential overseas transfer charge exposure
- overseas transfer allowance considerations
- fees and investment access
- your likelihood of moving again
- what happens at drawdown and death
The key moving parts
- Pension type: DC vs DB
- Safeguarded benefits: protected cash, protected age, GARs
- Provider servicing policy for your country
- All-in fees including dealing and FX spreads
- Overseas transfer charge exposure for QROPS transfers
- Drawdown process: first payment setup and admin
- Currency: what you will spend in, and when
- Beneficiaries and nominations: execution speed and outcomes
Trade-offs
- Consolidation increases simplicity but can increase platform concentration risk
- QROPS can offer specific features but introduces future-move and charge risk
- Keeping multiple DC pots can preserve legacy features but increases admin and estate friction
- Keeping DB income reduces portfolio pressure but reduces flexibility
What can go wrong
- DC consolidation done without checking protected features
- DB transfers done for the wrong reasons
- QROPS chosen without modelling future moves
- Provider stops servicing your country and you are forced into a move during volatility
- First drawdown payment triggers unnecessary withholding and delays because process was not prepared
- Nominations are outdated and death benefits do not follow your expectations
- Currency mismatch creates spending shortfalls even when portfolio performance is fine
When it is not suitable
Transfers and consolidation need special care if:
- you are within 12–24 months of relocation or retirement
- you have DB pensions and safeguarded benefits
- you are US-connected and need to coordinate additional reporting and tax issues
- you have complex family situations requiring coordinated estate drafting
Checklist: How to evaluate this properly
- Is the pension DC or DB, and have I verified it in writing?
- Do any protected features exist, and will I lose them on transfer?
- Does the receiving provider explicitly service my country now and likely next?
- What is the all-in fee, including fund costs and FX spreads?
- If considering QROPS, have I modelled charge exposure and future moves?
- Do I have a drawdown plan that includes a liquidity runway and currency policy?
- Are beneficiary nominations current across every scheme?
- Could my spouse find the scheme references and contacts in 10 minutes?
What gets overlooked
- Providers can change non-resident servicing policies, and that can force transfers at bad times
- “Transfer” language hides DB risk because DB and DC are treated as if they are the same
- Some DC schemes have protected tax-free cash or GARs that can be lost
- QROPS decisions can become wrong if you move again
- FX spreads and dealing costs can be material during drawdown
- The first withdrawal process creates avoidable cash flow friction if you do not prepare it
- Pensions and policies often pay by nominations, not wills
- Two-factor authentication and outdated phone numbers can block access for families
- Many families have high net worth but weak first-90-day liquidity
- A tidy pension stack can still be an expensive pension stack
How to stress-test what you already have
- List every pension and classify DC vs DB
- For each DC scheme, record all-in fees and fund holdings
- For each DB scheme, record pension age, spouse benefits, and indexation
- Check for safeguarded features: protected cash, protected age, GARs
- Confirm provider servicing policy for your current country and likely next country
- Model a return-to-UK scenario within 1–3 years even if you do not want it
- Build a currency plan for the next 24 months and first five retirement years
- If retirement is within 5 years, build a 12–24 month runway outside equities
- Audit beneficiary nominations across every pension and policy
- Create an executor pack entry: contacts, reference numbers, process notes
- Stress-test a 30% market fall near retirement and confirm the plan still works
- Stress-test a 15% currency move against your spending currency
- Avoid major pension actions during a move year without modelling
- Document the rationale for any transfer and review annually
- Schedule annual review plus trigger reviews for relocation and job change
Common mistakes
- Using the word transfer without clarifying DC vs DB
Why it matters: DB transfers are a retirement model change. - Consolidating for tidiness rather than governance
Why it matters: you can increase fees or lose protected features. - Choosing a provider without servicing checks
Why it matters: you may be forced into a later move under stress. - Considering QROPS as default because you live abroad
Why it matters: overseas transfer charge and future-move risk can dominate. - Taking large withdrawals without modelling a return to the UK
Why it matters: move-year timing can change outcomes. - Ignoring currency when planning drawdown
Why it matters: spending power can shift without market movement. - Failing to update nominations
Why it matters: benefits can be delayed or misdirected. - Treating the first withdrawal like a casual transaction
Why it matters: admin delays and withholding can disrupt cash flow. - Overconcentrating in one platform
Why it matters: platform risk becomes your retirement risk. - Leaving this until retirement
Why it matters: time pressure creates irreversible decisions.
Common objections
Common objections
Objection
“I’m in the UAE, so I can transfer my pension to Dubai.”
Emotional logic
You want the pension to match where you live.
Practical risk
The UAE is not generally a QROPS destination, and forcing the wrong structure can create charges and admin friction.
Next step
Start with DC consolidation into a portable UK SIPP and model any overseas transfer separately.
Objection
“I just want everything in one place.”
Emotional logic
Simplicity feels like control.
Practical risk
Bundling DB and DC decisions can lead to irreversible mistakes.
Next step
Consolidate DC first, then model any DB decision separately.
Objection
“QROPS must be better because I’m abroad.”
Emotional logic
Offshore sounds purpose-built.
Practical risk
Charges, fees, and future-move risk can make it worse than a well-run SIPP.
Next step
Model the decision under your likely relocation path over 5–10 years.
Objection
“Fees don’t matter if markets perform.”
Emotional logic
Performance focus.
Practical risk
Fees compound against you regardless of market direction.
Next step
Compare all-in fees and model long-term drag.
Objection
“I’ll deal with pensions when I’m closer to retirement.”
Emotional logic
Deferral reduces mental load.
Practical risk
Transfer delays and admin issues are hardest to fix during move years and downturns.
Next step
Clean nominations and classify pensions now, then review annually.
Objection
“DB transfers are fine, I want flexibility.”
Emotional logic
Flexibility feels safer.
Practical risk
You may already have flexible assets, making secure income more valuable.
Next step
Model retirement income both ways and stress-test early market falls.
Objection
“I don’t need an executor pack, my spouse knows everything.”
Emotional logic
Informal knowledge feels enough.
Practical risk
Admin friction, missing references, and old phone numbers block access under stress.
Next step
Create a one-page pension and asset map with contacts and references.
Objection
“Currency is impossible, so I ignore it.”
Emotional logic
Avoidance feels rational.
Practical risk
Currency moves create spending shortfalls during transitions.
Next step
Build a staged currency plan for the next 24 months and the first five retirement years.
Decision framework
- Inventory every pension and classify DC vs DB
- Identify safeguarded benefits and protected features
- Decide whether you are consolidating within the UK system or transferring overseas
- Shortlist providers based on servicing policy for your country now and likely next
- Compare all-in costs including fund fees and FX spreads
- Consolidate DC pensions selectively where governance improves
- Treat DB transfers as separate, modelled, regulated decisions
- Build a drawdown strategy: runway, withdrawal order, and currency plan
- Align nominations, beneficiaries, wills, and create an executor pack
- Review annually and after trigger events such as relocation or partnership change
If you only do 3 things this week
- Classify every pension as DC or DB and check for safeguarded benefits
- Audit and update beneficiary nominations across all schemes
- Confirm provider servicing for your current country and likely next country
Self-diagnostic
Points system
Yes = 1 point
No = 0 points
Total possible points: 12
- I know every pension I have and whether it is DC or DB.
- I have checked for safeguarded benefits and protected features.
- I understand that DB transfer is separate from DC consolidation.
- I have confirmed provider servicing for my country of residence.
- I have considered my likely next country and servicing risk.
- I know my all-in fees for current and proposed structures.
- I have a written drawdown strategy and runway plan if near retirement.
- I have a written currency plan for near-term spending.
- I have modelled a return-to-UK scenario within 1–3 years.
- Beneficiary nominations are current across all pensions and policies.
- I have an executor pack entry with scheme references and contacts.
- I have an annual review date and trigger list.
Green 9–12
Amber 5–8
Red 0–4
What to do next based on score
Green
Keep it boring and maintain annual reviews.
Amber
Stress-test, adjust funding, and simplify.
Red
Redesign the plan before time increases cost.
FAQ
Quick definitions
Defined contribution (DC)
An invested pension pot that can usually be transferred and consolidated.
Defined benefit (DB)
A pension that pays a promised income for life, usually with different transfer risk.
SIPP
A UK self-invested personal pension used for consolidation and drawdown.
International SIPP
A UK SIPP administered with servicing designed for non-UK residents.
QROPS
A qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme under HMRC rules.
Safeguarded benefits
Protected features such as guaranteed income, protected ages, or enhanced tax-free cash.
CETV
The cash equivalent transfer value offered for a DB transfer.
Overseas transfer charge
A potential 25% charge that can apply to some overseas transfers.
Overseas transfer allowance
A limit used for testing certain overseas transfers.
Flexi-access drawdown
A method of taking flexible income from a DC pension.
NT tax code
An HMRC code that may reduce UK withholding on some payments when eligible.
Provider servicing policy
Rules stating which countries a provider will service.
Can UK lawyers in the UAE transfer pensions to Dubai?
Usually not into a UAE pension scheme.
Most UK pension transfers from the UAE are either DC consolidation into a UK SIPP or an overseas transfer to a QROPS in a qualifying jurisdiction. The UAE is not generally used as a QROPS destination. For most lawyers, the practical objective is portability and drawdown readiness, not matching the pension to your current geography.
Is a SIPP better than a QROPS for expat lawyers?
Often, but it depends on destination and future moves.
A SIPP keeps you within the UK pension system and can be easier to keep portable as you move countries. A QROPS can be useful in specific jurisdictions or life plans, but it introduces charge risk and future-move risk. The right answer comes from modelling where you will live at drawdown and how often you might move again.
Do I need advice to transfer a defined benefit pension abroad?
Often yes, especially above relevant safeguarded benefit thresholds.
DB transfers are regulated and high stakes. The decision is not about fund choice. It is about swapping secure income for flexible capital and accepting sequencing and longevity risk. Lawyers abroad should treat DB transfer as a separate project, model both outcomes, and take regulated advice where required before proceeding.
What is the overseas transfer charge and when does it apply?
It is a 25% charge that can apply to some overseas transfers.
Whether it applies depends on the receiving scheme and your residence position under the rules at the time of transfer, and in some cases what happens after the transfer. Because it can be a large amount, overseas transfers should be scenario-modelled and checked carefully before any paperwork starts. Avoid relying on generic “expat” marketing explanations.
Can I draw UK pension income while living in the Middle East?
Often yes, but admin and tax process matter.
UK pension rules still apply, and providers may apply emergency withholding on first flexible payments if setup is incomplete. Your residency position and treaty position can be relevant. Treat the first payment as a planned process event and keep a cash buffer so delays do not create stress. Also check provider servicing for your country.
What is the difference between consolidation and transfer?
Consolidation is usually DC-to-DC within UK schemes, while DB transfers change the model.
Many people use “transfer” for everything. Consolidating DC pots into a SIPP is often a governance decision. Transferring DB benefits into a DC arrangement is a retirement model change and should never be bundled into an admin tidy-up. Treat them as separate decisions with separate risk frameworks.
Will I lose tax-free cash if I transfer?
Sometimes, if protected features exist and are not preserved.
Some older schemes have protected tax-free cash above standard levels, protected pension ages, or guaranteed annuity rates. If you transfer without checking, you can lose these permanently. Always request confirmation of safeguarded benefits before consolidating. The safest approach is verification first, transfer second, then invest.
How long do UK pension transfers usually take?
Often weeks, sometimes longer.
Timelines vary by provider, scheme type, and whether additional checks are required. Delays are common, especially for expats if contact details are outdated. This is why transfers should be planned well before retirement, relocation, or drawdown. Do not assume a transfer will complete quickly when you need the money.
What happens if I transfer overseas and then move country again?
Your plan can become fragile if the structure is destination-specific.
Future moves are common for lawyers in the Middle East. Some overseas structures are attractive in one jurisdiction but create friction or risk if you move again. This is why modelling your likely relocation path matters more than choosing the “best” structure for today. Portability is a feature you only value when you need it.
Should I consolidate multiple small DC pensions?
Often yes, for governance and nomination hygiene.
Small pots create admin friction and are commonly associated with outdated nominations and lost contact details. Consolidation can simplify drawdown planning and reduce the risk of your family missing assets later. The key is to check for safeguarded benefits and compare all-in fees, not just to tidy accounts.
How do I avoid emergency tax on the first withdrawal?
Prepare the first payment process and paperwork in advance.
Providers often apply an emergency PAYE approach on first flexible withdrawals if they do not have the right information. Plan the first withdrawal as a process event, not an impulse. Confirm provider steps, residency documentation where relevant, and keep a cash buffer so any delays do not affect lifestyle.
What should I do if I am planning to return to the UK?
Model the move year and coordinate pension actions with it.
Returning to UK residence can change tax exposure and admin timing. The most expensive mistakes occur when large withdrawals or disposals happen during transition years without modelling. If a return is plausible within 1–3 years, include it in your planning even if it is not your preferred path. This protects optionality.
Are International SIPPs a separate legal product?
Usually not, it is typically a servicing and administration setup.
An International SIPP is generally a UK SIPP operated by a provider that services non-UK residents and can handle overseas admin and payments. The key due diligence is provider servicing policy for your current and likely next country, plus all-in fees and drawdown process. International should mean practical, not expensive.
What is the biggest mistake lawyers make with pension transfers abroad?
Treating the transfer as the plan.
The transfer is only the container decision. The plan is drawdown strategy, currency alignment, liquidity buffers, and execution for family. Many lawyers optimise the transfer and then ignore sequencing risk, currency risk, nominations, and move-year timing. Those are the mistakes that show up years later.
What happens next
Clarify objectives and liabilities
We define your likely retirement scenarios, relocation path, spending currencies, and whether you are seeking governance, portability, or drawdown readiness.
Quantify gaps and constraints
We map every pension, classify DC vs DB, identify safeguarded benefits, quantify all-in costs, and assess overseas transfer charge exposure where relevant.
Structure and documentation alignment
We consolidate selectively, align nominations and estate planning, and create an executor pack entry so the pension plan is executable for your family.
Underwriting or implementation review
We implement the chosen transfer route, confirm provider servicing, and prepare drawdown processes so the first payment is not a surprise.
Ongoing review triggers and cadence
We set annual reviews plus trigger reviews for relocation, partnership changes, approaching drawdown, and major life events.
Conclusion
UK pension transfers for lawyers in the Middle East are rarely about a form.
They are about:
- choosing the right transfer route for your likely moves
- protecting safeguarded benefits
- designing drawdown that survives bad early markets
- making currency and execution explicit
- and keeping the plan portable and family-proof
If you can answer the questions in this guide confidently, you are usually in control.
If you cannot, that is not a failure. It is a signal that modelling and joined-up planning will add real value before you sign anything.
Compliance note
This article is educational only and not personalised advice. Pension transfer rules, provider policies, and tax treatment depend on individual circumstances and can change. Transfers can be irreversible, especially DB transfers. Seek regulated advice before transferring pensions or starting drawdown abroad.
References
https://www.gov.uk/transferring-your-pension/transferring-to-an-overseas-pension-scheme
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/overseas-pensions-pension-transfers
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pension-transfers-consolidation/moving-your-uk-pension-overseas
https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/finalised-guidance/fg21-3-advising-pension-transfers
https://handbook.fca.org.uk/handbook/COBS/19/1.html
https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/document-library/scheme-management-detailed-guidance/administration
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/increasing-normal-minimum-pension-age/increasing-normal-minimum-pension-age