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A dying grandad has hit out at an insurance giant after they “callously” scrapped a policy for his funeral expenses . ‌

Cancer patient George Davies, 81, said he is “incensed” after paying into a “dud” scheme that will not help his family after he passes away . ‌

He said of the decision by Maiden Life Försäkrings: “For these people to hide behind the jargonese in the small print that no- one reads is a disgrace. ” ‌

A rally will take place outside Holyrood today protesting about the end of the insurance scheme, while Labour MSP Paul Sweeney warned that “paupers’ funerals” are back.

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