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Pension reforms announced in Queen's Speech 2014

Plans for giant "pooled" pension schemes with the potential to boost people's chances of getting a better retirement outcome have been unveiled in the Queen's Speech. The legislation will enable "collective schemes" that spreads risk between members.

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Yeoman of the Guard ceremonially search Parliament

The Yeoman of the Guard have searched Parliament in a tradition that dates back to the Gunpowder Plot in November 1605.

Members of the Yeoman of the Guard pictured uring the ceremonial search of Parliament's cellars. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire
The search by the Queen's official bodyguards dates back to the time of the Gunpowder Plot. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire

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