Tag Archives: Andy Young

We should pay more attention to South America’s pensions

Posted on May 31, 2026 by henry tapper

  The direction of travel in South America is being watched carefully seriously by wise people such as John Mitchem and Andrew Young. Today John Mitchem is putting Columbia  in the spotlight and Andrew Young points to a country that … Continue reading →

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Diversity in football, nationality and family!

Posted on April 5, 2026 by henry tapper

The facts of yesterday’s football are not just about Man City and Chelsea hammering FA cup victories, or of Arsenal losing to Southampton. It is not just about Rangers returning to the top of the Scottish Premier. Scotland has its … Continue reading →

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Andy Young and Sara Protheroe; pension’s top married couple!

Posted on February 7, 2026 by henry tapper

I was reading this morning the Hansard account of the debate in the Lords Grand Committee on the losses incurred on pensioners by legislation that has meant they have had no increases in their pre-97 pensions. You can read it … Continue reading →

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A CDC Superfund? David Fair’s “end-game” is confusing.

Posted on December 10, 2025 by henry tapper

I am confused by this paper from David Fairs. Is it really a  personal submission or will it be read as an LCP report? You can download this epic idea here . Or you can read LCP’s briefing to those … Continue reading →

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How can housing wealth bridge the later life funding gap?

Posted on October 12, 2025 by henry tapper

  I have been speaking with my old friend Andy Young, an MBE for setting up the PPF who has worked with Pension Ministers ,  most especially with Steve Webb. He has no blog and should run one himself but … Continue reading →

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Pension equality – “If we make the decisions, it can be done”. 

Posted on August 8, 2025 by henry tapper

This is one of the days you get in the year when Britain thinks it is on holiday and there is space to think about important things that we don’t get space to ponder. Steve Webb brought up the question … Continue reading →

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A Pension not a La La Savings commission please! (video)

Posted on August 6, 2025 by henry tapper

This is the video of a sensible discussion debating the value of having a pension commission Holidays had taken many of those we wanted there abroad. Steve (the boss) had been in Malta, Bryn (the Lord) was in Spain and … Continue reading →

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PPF – 20 years old – memories of a child and teenage pension!

Posted on April 1, 2025 by henry tapper

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, our colleagues have been sharing some of their memories from their time at the PPF. We’d love to hear your stories, memories and pictures too! Tag us and use the hashtag #PPF20 pic.twitter.com/TJyCl7eHmz … Continue reading →

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Stiglitz-genius and learner driver

Posted on May 4, 2024 by henry tapper

                  “It’s not often you get a Nobel Prize winner on your program“ –  Fiona Bruce crowed to her Question Time audience  in Cambridge on Thursday, it’s not often you get a … Continue reading →

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The Queen is Dead -words fail.

Posted on September 9, 2022 by henry tapper

Goodnight sweet queen and flights of angels see thee to thy rest. pic.twitter.com/fOI4cLNEhF — Henry Tapper (@henryhtapper) September 8, 2022 It has been ten hours since the BBC interrupted programs to announce the death of Elizabeth II. I am sitting … Continue reading →

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