Half of UK no faith in politicians for pensions

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Almost half (44%) of British adults believe none of the parties vying for votes in the next general election will resolve current pensions issues, research suggests.

When forced to pick a party despite an overwhelming lack of faith in general, Britons place most confidence in the Tories (20%), with only 15% believing the incumbent Labour government is best placed to sort out Britain's pensions problems. The Liberal Democrats brought up the rear with 8% in the YouGov poll, commissioned by Beat the Pensions Crisis (www.thepensionscrisis.com), a book and free website which offers consumers help and pensions planning advice. Brian Wood, co-author of Beat the Pensions Crisis, says: "Seven million people are not saving enough to fund their retirement an...

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