Tax relief must target DB schemes to fill hole

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The Treasury's pensions tax reform proposals must target defined benefit schemes to raise the £3bn-£4bn a year it needs, Standard Life says.

Responding to the consultation on restricting pensions tax relief – which closes on Friday 27 August (tomorrow) – the life and pensions giant will urge the Treasury to adopt an annual allowance of ...

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