When the Tories win the next election, millions of middle-aged workers will be forced to wait an extra year before collecting their state pension. It is certainly a bold move, which risks alienating voters currently in their 50s. Surely it is simply a matter of necessity? Something must be done to aid the countries failing finances, and that a planned rise in the pension age from 65 to 66 must be brought forward by up to a decade.   Great Britain currently runs on an eye watering deficit, while these plans will apparantly help to reduce this by £13 billion a year. Under current Government plans,...

In the grip of the recession, coupon style offers are as popular as ever. However the ISP is collecting examples of coupon misuse from brand owners, agencies and service providers, due to complaints against retailers. The ISP is taking advice from lawyers, to establish whether retailers can be taken to court for allowing or even encouraging coupon misuse.   The law at the moment is certainly a grey area, but I can certainly sympathise with brand owners, as surely retailers shouldn’t be just allowed to dictate the cost price of the items there buying in.   Peter Kerr the MD of coupon handling house...

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