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U.K. Pension Scandal Threatens Brown's Bid to Become Prime Minister

The pensions scandal engulfing Gordon Brown last night fuelled speculation that he will face a serious challenge to succeed Tony Blair as Prime Minister. He also faces the prospect of an embarrassing Commons debate in which the Tories hope to have him made personally accountable. (U.K. Times, Monday)

Individual savers and investors are the true losers.

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