Government-backed national pension scheme hit by two-year delay

Workers will have to wait for longer before they are automatically enrolled into the Government’s new company pension plan.

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Younger workers to retire with company pensions worth just a third of those paid to their parents

New research has highlighted the stark gap between the pensions of the baby-boomers and the younger generation.

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Warning on bank passwords

Consumers warned after it was alleged that Harry Redknapp opened an offshore bank account called “Rosie 47″ after his dog and year of birth.

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The British really like to luxuriate in frugality

Unfortunately for the UK economy, being flash with cash is not part of the national character, says Nigel Farndale.

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Virgin Money nears deal on MBNA portfolio

Virgin Money is in pole position to buy a key part of MBNA’s UK and Irish credit card business after a joint approach by Goldman Sachs and Apollo Management for the whole business appeared to have fallen by the wayside.

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Thousands of drivers duped by fake car insurance

Tens of thousands of motorists could be driving without insurance after buying fake cover from ‘ghost’ brokers.

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The ECB will rescue Europe

Mid Wynd’s Michael MacPhee: Central bank have to will print money.

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Solar tariffs to be cut ‘in April at the latest’

Solar feed-in tariffs will be cut in April if the Government loses its appeal over a December cut-off date.

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Number of PPI complaints soars but consumers’ chances of winning compensation fall

The proportion of PPI complaints being resolved in the consumer’s favour has declined.

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New coins won’t work in parking meters and vending machines

Millions of 5p and 10p coins could be rejected by parking meters, vending machines and payphones as the Royal Mint rolls out new-sized coins from this month.

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