How the coalition reformed pensions

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As we approach the first anniversary of the coalition government, Mike Morrison looks at how it has reformed pensions

This time last year we were beginning the build up for the General Election in May, not knowing who was going to win. I am fairly confident that most people would not have guessed we would end up with a coalition, let alone that the coalition would still be going after a year! So, one year on, and in the pensions world specifically, what has the coalition done for us? Well, quite a lot I think. I cannot think of any part of the pension world that has not been consulted on, reported on or discussed in detail. Let's look at the big changes that have been confirmed. New tax relief ...

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