What factors could blow the UK retirement system off course?

UK pensions look good in theory but the system could turn out to be alarmingly fragile. Michael Klimes finds out why

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UK pensions look good in theory but the system could turn out to be alarmingly fragile. Michael Klimes finds out why

At a glance UK pensions have seen major changes in auto-enrolment and freedom and choice  Optimistic assumptions mean the system looks sustainable in theory These successes could be derail...

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