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Gambling with your pension: Millions were advised to opt out of the state pension into a personal pension; two thirds stand to lose out

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Most people are entitled to the basic state pension, but an employee (not self-employed) is entitled to an additional state pension currently known as the state second pension (S2P), replacing the state earnings related pension scheme (Serps) in 2002. Consulting an independent financial adviser who has qualifications in pensions will help to choose the ideal option.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2005
Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds, Employee benefits

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Council rapped over 17,000 road fines

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A council that issued nearly 17,000 road fines to motorists who drive down a restricted road has refused to refund them all, despite admitting its signs were of dubious legality. This blunder by the London Borough of Camden came into picture after a driver successfully challenged a fine at a parking appeal.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2006
Drivers (Vehicles), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation, Local and Suburban Transportation, Discipline, Motor vehicle drivers, Automobile drivers, Fines (Penalties)

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Stand up to scams

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Some of the competition scams that involved calling on premium-rate phone lines are detailed. Such scams are on a rise and one should keep his eyes open in order to protect oneself from falling for such fake prizes.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2005
Company legal issue, Investigations, False advertising

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
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