Occupational pensions failing low-paid workers

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Less than one-in-four workers earning under £300 a week is saving into a workplace pension, according to TUC research.

The TUC Pensions Scorecard report, released today, shows participation in occupational pension schemes is far greater among higher earners. Only 24% of women earning less than £300 per week cont...

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