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Changes to salary sacrifice pensions are coming in 2029. While the benefits they offer to employees and employers will still ring true, there are some important implications to consider. Here’s how to maximise the benefits before the changes take effect – and what you need to know to prepare for what’s ahead.

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The Government’s decision to cap the benefit of salary sacrifice on pensions at £2,000 per year was heavily trailed ahead of November’s Autumn Budget, and came as little surprise. 

Following the Government’s 2025 Autumn Budget, one announcement stands out for employers: a significant shift in pension salary sacrifice rules.