Rudd "very much committed" to Pensions Dashboard

Speaking at the TISA annual conference, Rudd said she is "very much committed to making sure the Pensions Dashboard works and can build on the successes of auto-enrolment".

She added: "There is quite a lot on my plate but one area where I can see we are going to see some big changes is the pensions dashboard.

"The public operates so much online and they want it to be as simple and as easy as possible."

As part of her commitment, Rudd reiterated the £5m in funding the government set aside in last month's Budget to 'help make Pensions Dashboards a reality'.

Rudd returned to cabinet last Friday to replace Esther McVey, who resigned over the government's draft Brexit deal, and the industry urged her to prioritise the delivery of the Pensions Dashboard.

Steve Webb, director of policy at Royal London and former pensions minister, commented: "In a large and complex department like the DWP, there is a risk that the attention of a new secretary of state is quickly focussed on complex and contentious issues like sorting out Universal Credit.

"But pension policy is also of vital importance to millions and we urgently need a secretary of state who gives it the attention that it deserves."