Many employers must enrol eligible workers into a pension. Both sides usually pay in.
Check
- Your contribution rate.
- Whether you can opt out and what that means.
Sources
- Workplace pensions (gov.uk)
- Workplace pensions: what you, your employer and the government pay (gov.uk)
Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.
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