Autumn statement: what will Osborne bring to the table for pensions?

Stephanie Baxter
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All eyes are on today's Autumn statement as George Osborne makes the tough decision of how to eliminate the public deficit by 2020. PP looks at what could crop up for pensions.

1. Changes to state pension People who retire after April next year and qualify for the flat-rate state pension are likely to find out what rate they will receive. The chancellor will announce...

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