A report by the National Women’s Council warns that the upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme set to begin in September 2025 may exacerbate existing gender inequalities in the pension system. While the scheme aims to increase occupational pension coverage, it fails to address the structural issues affecting women, particularly those engaged in unpaid care work or in low-paid employment. The Council calls for reforms that focus on improving equity within the pension system to develop a universal pension sufficient for all.