ONS statistics show 'depressing decline' in pensions

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The latest publication from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows private sector pensions coverage at only 2.9m, the lowest since 1953.

The latest Pension Trends Reports looked at private sector scheme membership, contribution levels and private pensions. Overall, occupational pension coverage was 8.2m in 2011, down 900,000 from...

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