Pensions bill 'lost' amid election uncertainties, says Gowling

Holly Roach
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For the pensions industry, the 12 December general election means the long-awaited pensions bill is “lost”, but probably “not forgotten”, according to a blog published by law firm Gowling.

Legal director and member of the pensions team Ian Chapman-Curry, partner and head of pensions Glyn Ryland, and partner Jason Coates revealed: "The pensions bill is dead." However, they noted it is...

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