Call for pension cold calling ban

Labour has called for an immediate ban on pension cold calling amid warnings that “opportunistic financial scammers” are targeting members of the schemes at British Steel and Carillion.

Work and Pensions Secretary Esther Mcvey told MPS a ban was the government’s intention, with work under way on how it will be delivered.

However, Labour’s Debbie Abrahams urged ministers to introduce an immediate ban through the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill.