Chancellor eyeing shake-up of pensions tax relief in Budget - reports

AJ Bell says constant speculation 'damaging confidence' in the system

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid is understood to be considering cutting pensions tax relief to 20% in his March Budget, according to the Financial Times.

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