Women's contribution rates drop 5%

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Women's contributions to occupational schemes fell 5% in real terms over the last 12 months, despite average contributions rising in line with inflation.

The finding comes from the inaugural Friends Life Workplace Savings Index, which revealed women's average contributions were £200 a month - 38% lower than men's average of £324. Average contribu...

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