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A statement from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has revealed that two more schemes were signed to the programme during December 2009.Gilbraith Tankers Limited Pension Scheme and Champion Pension Scheme have now joined, taking the total number of PPF transfers to 109.According to the PPF: "A further 1,181 people around ... read more

Pensioners with financial difficulties are set to be among those to benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) making calls to its helplines from mobile phones free.Commenting on the news, the Low Income Tax Reform Group (LITRG), said: "This is a very welcome and positive move and shows ... read more

The number of people expressing confidence for the economic outlook for the next 12 months is falling, new figures have revealed.According to the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) latest Savings and Protection survey of 2,500 adults, nearly one-third expect the economy to worsen in 2010.This represents an increase from the ... read more

Home insurance firm LV= has issued property owners with advice on how to avoid damage and costly repairs to their homes as the cold snap begins to thaw.The company has advised households to inform neighbours where the stopcock is located in their house.According to the firm, should a pipe burst ... read more

The Lib Dems have claimed that more then one million pensioners will miss out on cold weather payments this year.Almost two million elderly people will not receive cold weather payments this winter, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.The party said that many Britons who are eligible for benefits such as pensions ... read more

A "vast" number of workers in the UK face reduced pension contributions, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.The party's comment comes despite recent pension reforms announced by the government.According to the Lib Dems, 42,000 employers will reduce their contributions to employees' pension as a result of the plans.Steve Webb, Liberal Democrat ... read more