Labour Lord scolds 'dysfunctional' annuity market

Jenna Towler
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A Labour peer has attacked the annuity market, claiming it "plays fast and loose" with the regulatory framework.

Lord Bradley made the comments in a speech to the House of Lords on Tuesday. He was speaking in favour of an amendment which would have seen the use of an annuity broker at retirement become com...

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