How does Autumn Statement affect pensions?
The Autumn Statement on 5th December 2012 announced changes to the rules around UK pensions.
There are two changes:
- The lifetime allowance for pension savings will be cut from £1.5m to £1.25m and
- The pension annual allowance will be cut
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