Government urged not to introduce law to equalise benefits for cohabitees

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Extending survivor benefits to unmarried partners would increase liabilities and be a lawyers' paradise according to PP research.

This week 112 respondents took part in Pensions Buzz, to see the results click here. The government should not introduce a law that equalises survivor benefits for cohabitees, 58% of Buzz res...

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