MySQL provides a special form of the CONCAT function: CONCAT_WS function. The CONCAT_WS function concatenates two or more string values with a predefined separator. The following illustrates the syntax of the CONCAT_WS function: CONCAT_WS(seperator,string1,string2, ...
You can usually take 25% of your pension pot as a tax-free lump sum before you take the rest of the money. You then: 1  decide how to take the rest of your pension pot if youâre in a defined contribution pension scheme.hole pension pot as a lump sum. You can usually take a whole pension pot worth up to Â£10,000 as a lump sum - 25% is tax free.
Retiring abroad and private pensions. Private pensions are normally paid in sterling into a UK bank account. You can transfer this to a foreign bank or arrange for a currency broker to convert it before the transfer.This is often cheaper than paying bank fees.etiring abroad and the State Pension. The Basic state pension for 2015/16 is Â£115.95 a week for a single person. To get this you need to have made a minimum of 30 years' National Insurance contributions during your working life. Once you qualify for the UK state pension, you can claim it no matter where you live.