Pensions  

British pensioners ‘left in limbo’ over incorrect LTA rules

"A reinstatement was seemingly firmly in the sights of pre-election Labour before an apparent change of heart. 

“Now the new government is in place it seems less likely, but not certain, that the abolition of the LTA is here to stay after HMRC confirmed work to complete the abolition and tidy up the legislation is ongoing.”

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He added: “Prior to last year's Budget, the allowance stood at just over £1mn which sounds like a huge sum but in reality this was a figure that a growing number of people were reaching and which penalised people, particularly in the public sector, for diligent saving over many years. 

“Ultimately, savers will be glad of clarity – it’s important that people retain confidence in the savings system and approach retirement planning with clarity.”

amy.austin@ft.com