Webb's appointment raises fears over higher-rate tax relief

Laura Miller
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Lib Dem Steve Webb's appointment as pensions minister has raised fears his party's stance on higher rate tax relief on pensions could see the benefit scrapped.

The Tories have agreed to Lib Dem plans to remove income tax on the first £10,000 of earnings, although this will be phased in. It is a pledge Nick Clegg's party said in their election campaign wou...

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