Pension cash changes come into force
Craig TaylorSweeping changes to pension rules come into force which will give savers much more control over their money. BBC News – UK
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Sturgeon hits out at ‘dirty tricks’
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon accuses Whitehall of “dirty tricks” over an account of her meeting with the French ambassador – with a leak inquiry ordered into how the memo became public. BBC News – UK
Parties claim election debate victory
The Conservatives and Labour both claim victory in the aftermath of Thursday’s seven-way TV election debate, but concede other party leaders made an impact too. BBC News – UK
Leaders prepare for election debate
The leaders of seven political parties gear up for a live, two-hour televised general election debate later. BBC News – UK
Election fight over living standards
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats welcome pre-election figures showing growth in household incomes, but Labour says it has been the “slowest recovery for 100 years”. BBC News – UK
PM warns voters of ‘stark choice’
David Cameron is to tell voters they face a “stark choice” between him and Labour’s Ed Miliband, as the election campaign officially gets under way. BBC News – UK