SNP targets 'unfair, hidden' pension fees in manifesto

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Eliminating "hidden" pension charges will be a target for the Scottish National Party (SNP) following next month's general election, it has pledged in its manifesto.

The party said it backed the existing coalition's move to give people aged over 55 more flexibility over how they can access their retirement savings "in principle", but added there must be "adequate levels of advice and support". It said it would work with "pensioner groups" to "identify and target unfair, hidden pension charges". The SNP will continue to support the roll out of auto-enrolment for occupational pensions, it said. It confirmed proposals to prevent the state retirement age being raised beyond 66 in Scotland. "For people approaching retirement - we'll seek a review...

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