The government should provide all British citizens with a basic state pension regardless if they have worked or not, says the National Consumer Council.
Latest research by the NCC, entitled 'Retirement realities: Shocked and struggling' , reveals many people on their way towards retirement feel "let down" and "disillusioned" by the pension they will receive from the state. To rectify this, the NCC believes the government has to introduce something that would ensure people of an adequate, secure and simple base for their retirement finances. Ed Mayo, NCC chief executive, says: "This is not just about money in the pocket. Most of those approaching retirement feel that their hopes and dreams are being taken away. In dabbling round the ed...
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