Meridian Pensions

Former workers for Hewlett Packard based in Berkshire, say they have lost tens of thousands of pounds - because their pensions have not kept up with inflation.

The Public and Commercial Services Union said they have been offered a 3% pay rise while civil servants in other government departments receive at least 4.5%.

Lyn Pearman, 66, was told by her landlord she was hiking her rent from £433 to £700 a month.