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First year drawing down pension

I turn 55 in February when I can access my SIPP. I am possibly looking at taking £16000 per year from tax year 2026/27.

My question is, assuming I have enough headroom to put in £16000 gross to my SIPP at the end of this tax year, can I put it in and leave it as cash and drawdown that for year 2026/27 or do I have to invest it then sell before drawing down?

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