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It is a shame that mandation is needed for our pensions funds to invest in our country

The FT are clear that the Government has won a victory over opposition to an aspect of its Pension Schemes Bill Of course the campaign that Rachel Reeves was helping to launch last week went further than pensions but workplace … Continue reading

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Homeowners will pay for decades of policy failure – like pensions the backstop is risible

As fixed-rate deals expire, the soaring costs expose the the risks of our market-driven approach to housing, lending and long-term security Will Hutton Columnist and Friend to Pensions Mutual This is a version of an article he published in the … Continue reading

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Age-friendly pensions – finding and paying excluded pensioners.

Hardly a matter for public discussion One of the the most haunting aspects of living in the City of London is the number of people alone on the streets. Life expectancy for people who become homeless falls dramatically as they … Continue reading

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