Pensions minister Steve Webb has defended the green paper on simplifying the state pension, saying the proposals would provide better outcomes for women.
Answering questions in the House of Commons yesterday, Webb said: "We are consulting on two options for reform to make the state pension system simpler and fairer for those - including many women -...
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