Category Archives: #WASPI

Making members aware they are over-paying their pensions

Posted on October 4, 2020 by henry tapper

This article forms part of AgeWage’s response to the Government’s call for evidence on the administration of pensions tax-relief . Here we look at the steps pension provider can and are taking to make consumers aware of the problems of … Continue reading →

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Let’s play nicely!

Posted on December 22, 2019 by henry tapper

  This is a most unusual blog as it starts with an apology – an apology to John Ralfe . It is also an apology to any of the people who were offended by my early morning rant at John. … Continue reading →

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WASPI – thoughts on fairness

Posted on November 26, 2019 by henry tapper

I’m going to use this blog to pick out the key points arising from the restitution offer made by Labour to the WASPI women. My conclusion is that this matter is best dealt with in the light of the determination … Continue reading →

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Conservative manifesto best on pensions

Posted on November 25, 2019 by henry tapper

Fantastic news that today’s Conservative Manifesto includes a commitment to look at the pensions net pay anomaly. I hope all other parties will now make the same commitment. pic.twitter.com/4MUXrwlDCE — Adrian Boulding (@AdrianBoulding) November 24, 2019 Adrian , along with … Continue reading →

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What hope should WASPI take from political promises?

Posted on November 24, 2019 by henry tapper

A very complex issue This is not a blog about the rights or wrongs of WASPI, it is simply a statement about party political promises to women in  the UK , born in the nineteen fifties. Their case is made … Continue reading →

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Why this pensions bill matters

Posted on October 15, 2019 by henry tapper

  A Pensions Schemes Bill has been included in the Queen’s Speech , which lays out the legislative plans for the forthcoming parliamentary session. This bill includes legislation to enable the pensions dashboard and collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes to … Continue reading →

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The risks of partial disclosure

Posted on November 16, 2018 by henry tapper

Look at this photo.   You might have thought that Ruston Smith had won a CDC award for Tesco. Certainly not the case! Now look at the full picture! Mark Scantlebury has won an award for Quietroom, partly for his … Continue reading →

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What I’ll ask the Pensions Minister today (if I can find him).

Posted on October 3, 2017 by henry tapper

Calling Guy Opperman MP,  Minister for pensions and inclusion, “are you out there?” I’m on my way up to Manchester clutching an email from your office saying you want to meet me, I will be at (y)our conference for the … Continue reading →

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Oh #WASPI, there ain’t no pleasing you!

Posted on September 25, 2017 by henry tapper

Chas and Dave know a few things about women You seemed to think that everything I ever did was wrong I should have known it all along Oh darlin’, there ain’t no pleasing you I expect there’s a few labour … Continue reading →

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Where does all the money go?

Posted on August 27, 2016 by henry tapper

Ok guy – have a look at this picture. It’s a very odd way of looking at money (especially the cash benefits – which for most will be the various family, disability and general living allowances). But it makes its … Continue reading →

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