The British government faces a potential legal challenge over annuities, after a pensioner filed a writ claiming that current legislation contravenes the European Convention on Human Rights.
Joe Singer, a pensioner aged 75 has refused to take out an annuity and his claim is based on the premise that the current compulsory annuity purchase legislation violates his right to spend the cas...
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