DWP response to small pot problem will not 'come to firm answer'

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The government will not come to a firm answer on the question of small pension pot consolidation despite an industry-wide consultation on the issue initiated by pensions minister Steve Webb.

The minister said the Department for Work and Pensions response - due shortly - will narrow down options and indicate a "direction of travel" for dealing with small pots, but will not put forward a...

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