British savers unlock more than 6 billion pounds from retirement pots

British pensioners have unlocked more than 6 billion pounds of cash from their retirement savings since landmark pension freedoms were introduced 15 months ago, the Treasury said on Thursday. This is more than double the 820 million pounds reported in the first quarter, insurer Aviva said in a statement in response to the Treasury's latest numbers. Freedom, choice and popularity is to be celebrated, but savers must be supported to ensure their enthusiasm today does not damage their ambitions for