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UK - As many as 150,000 additional people will be caught out by the extension of higher-rate tax relief restrictions announced in today's pre-budget report.

As many as 150,000 additional people will be caught out by the extension of higher-rate tax relief restrictions.

The Chancellor says he is confident the UK's economy will return to growth in 2010.

Exchange traded funds are generally more expensive than many institutional index products and an unattractive long-term investment option for most pension funds, Watson Wyatt claims.

GLOBAL - Exchange traded funds are generally more expensive than many institutional index products and an unattractive long-term investment option for most pension funds, Watson Wyatt claimed.

Prospect has branded Ofgem's plans to shake up the way energy companies pass through pension costs as a "fudge".

Investment returns are becoming dominated by the emerging markets, Mercer says.

FRANCE - Investment returns are becoming dominated by the emerging markets, Mercer said.

Darling is forced to delay pension boost; Why we're all losing faith in our pensions; What to expect from the Pre-Budget Report

A small group of Television South West pensioners has been hit with a £228,000 bill for just 37 days' unwanted Pension Protection Fund cover, Osborne Clarke claims.