Majority of workers back compulsion - survey

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Eight out of ten UK workers believe compulsion is the only option in order to get individuals to save, according to new research.

A survey conducted by B&CE finds more than a third of people believe in compulsory employer contributions, while a quarter are in favour of individual contribution and a further 33% of respondents say both employers and individuals should make compulsory pensions contributions. Moreover, as many as 87% would have their pension contributions deducted from their salary if their employer was willing to contribute the same amount. B&CE, a pension provider for the construction industry, also finds 72% of respondents feel workers should be automatically enrolled to their company pension when ...

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