Failed Farepak scheme enters PPF

Jenna Towler
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The Pension Protection Fund has admitted 17 more pension schemes, including one belonging to failed Christmas hamper firm Farepak.

The Christmas savings outfit collapsed in November 2006 costing many families hundreds of pounds. Its failure pushed the Farepak Limited Pensions and Life Assurance Scheme (Farepak Mail Order Secti...

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