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That's according to the IFS Gender differences in pension incomes could persist for decades to come, according to a report. Gaps are driven by differences in labour market patterns, which particularly open up after people have children, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said. Men and women reaching the state pension age now have similar state pension incomes, according to researchers. But inequalities remain when it comes to private pension

That's according to research from the consumer group, Which? Supermarket own-label baked beans have beaten established brands in an annual test, with two cheaper cans being voted the best by blind tasters. Asda’s own-brand baked beans costing 50p a tin – less than half the price of well-known branded rivals – achieved the top score of 77% in the Which? test for flavour, appearance, texture and aroma. Joint cheapest Aldi

It was dominated by the subject of independence The three candidates to succeed Nicola Sturgeon clashed in a heated TV debate dominated by jibes over their records in government and Scottish independence. The harshest exchanges on Tuesday evening came between Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, considered to be the two frontrunners for the top job, in a departure from the more collegiate party hustings that have

They beat Borussia Dortmund 2-nil on the night, and 2-1 on aggregate Graham Potter enjoyed his finest result as Chelsea manager as Borussia Dortmund were beaten at Stamford Bridge to see his side through to the Champions League quarter-final. The Blues trailed 1-0 from the first leg in Germany but were relentless in their efforts to turn the tie around in west London, a goal from Raheem Sterling in the

United had been in poor form, with Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Blackburn their third defeat in four league outings Sheffield United boosted their hopes of automatic promotion to the Premier League with a hard-earned 1-0 win at Reading. In a tame first-half showing from both sides, a Sander Berge effort from distance provided United’s best moment while Tom Ince drove narrowly wide for Reading. United defended solidly after the interval

Union members at Network Rail were due to walk out on the 16th of March The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) union has suspended all industrial action for Network Rail workers after receiving a new pay offer. In a statement on Tuesday the union said: “The RMT National Executive Committee has taken the decision to suspend all industrial action on Network Rail following receipt of a new offer from

It has been launched by The Independent Office for Police Conduct The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into two police forces for their search response to missing victims of a deadly car crash in Cardiff amid criticism they did not take matters seriously. Eve Smith and Darcy Ross, both 21, and Rafel Jeanne, 24, died in the collision, while Sophie Russon, 20, and Shane Loughlin,

She says it is a name she has wanted to use since childhood Eddie Izzard has announced a name she wants to “add” on to what she is currently called. The stand-up comedian, who previously said her identity is gender fluid, said her full name is going to be Suzy Eddie Izzard – with Suzy being a name she has wanted to use since childhood. She was asked about people

The Prime Minister also confirmed the Illegal Migration Bill will apply “retrospectively” Rishi Sunak vowed migrants arriving in the UK illegally would be removed “within weeks” as the Government unveiled plans for fresh laws to curb Channel crossings. The Prime Minister also confirmed the Illegal Migration Bill – which will stop people claiming asylum in the UK if they arrive through unauthorised means – will apply “retrospectively”. Earlier, Home Secretary

The makers say it is designed to be enjoyed as an “occasional, indulgent” breakfast option Fans of the KitKat will soon be able to turn to the treat for breakfast in the form of a new cereal. KitKat Cereal is to arrive in UK supermarkets next month, with maker Nestle promising it “maintains the essence” of the popular chocolate bar. The cereal squares taste of chocolate and wafer and are