Pension dilemma, private pension re company stakeholder

[MadameGazelle]

I have just started work with a new employer who runs a stakeholder pension scheme although there is no employer contribution to this, what benefit would this give me vs a private pension? Also as I now work 2.5 days a week can I top up the smaller NI contributions I now make to ensure I get a half decent state pension too? TIA

A stakeholder pension is a private pension. The main benefit you get is that for every £80 you put in, you get £20 extra added in tax-relief. There is some information on topping up NI contributions here

No difference. Check out the fees and unless there is some compelling reason not to, go for the one with lower fees as they really add up over the years.