Government answers to WPC's tough questions

Plans outlined around tax, investment pathways, charge caps, PAA and MOTs

Hope William-Smith
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Government answers to WPC's tough questions

The government has indicated it will not make changes to tax policies to make it easier for savers to take out their pension commencement lump sum (PCLS) before accessing their pension for the purpose of funding retirement.

In its response to the Work and Pensions Committee's (WPC) second recommendation within the 25-strong package laid out in January, the government said decoupling the 25% tax free sump would likely ...

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