Treasury mulls scrapping higher rate pension tax relief

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Chancellor George Osborne is considering a £7bn "raid" on pension perks for the better off, according to reports.

Treasury discussions are understood to have started on a move to axe tax relief currently paid out on pension contributions by people who pay income tax at the higher rates of 40% and 50%, accordin...

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