Webb defeats 'deeply flawed' Labour Pensions Bill charges amendment

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Pensions minister Steve Webb has led a House of Commons defeat of a "deeply flawed" opposition amendment on charges in the Pensions Bill.

The Commons also rejected an amendment from Labour's Baroness Patricia Hollis, who proposed workers with multiple "mini-jobs" could combine their total to earn state pension qualifying years. As...

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