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Pension rise 'a blatant tax'

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Public sector workers are being told how much extra they will have to pay into their pensions to maintain current levels.

Paul Lewis of Moneybox on Radio 4 explains why we "may see the same rise again next year".

And Dr Hamish Meldrum, who chairs the BMA, outlines his view that the contribution increase "is absolutely not necessary".


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