Budget leaks branded 'disappointing' as tax-free cash cut rumour resurfaces

Calls to ‘ignore’ Budget speculation

Isabel Baxter
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Speculation that chancellor Rachel Reeves could look to alter the pension tax-free cash lump sum limit has emerged again ahead of the Autumn Budget, but the key message from industry stakeholders is to remain cautious in the face of leaks and rumours.

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