This meant that the overall level of pension scheme membership has dropped below the 50% mark for the first time since modern records started in 1997.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board must be thrilled at his achievement in reaching the highest level at a time when they are stressing their various pledges to funnel cash into exactly the sort of scheme Bopara profited from.

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