This book explains the wonderful world of UK pensions. It starts with a brief history of how the system has developed over time, covering the different arrangements provided by the private and public sectors, as well as the State. It then investigates the system in more detail, explaining some of the complexities and why pensions so often make news headlines. The book uses real life examples and stories to bring the explanations to life - from Maxwell and the Mirror Pension Schemes to Philip Green and BHS.