The observation that retirees 'don't have a clue' understates the advice gap rather than member apathy. Generative tools may finally…
I stand corrected. My apologies. The only overrides to that 2007 legislation were during Covid when the earnings link was…
The earnings increases that can now be expected in2027, 2028 and, probably, 2029 are not part of the triple-lock. It’s…
I suspect you mean that the 2.5% floor won’t be the binding element in 2027? The earnings part of the…
Tag Archives: Keir Starmer
When will Government ENFORCE these leasehold reforms?
When will the Government be honest about leasehold reforms and make the legislation enforceable? It took resignations from a senior cabinet minister, Jess Phillips to get the crime law on the books ensuring youngsters don’t send each other nude pictures. … Continue reading
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Tagged Freeholders, Harry Scoffin, Keir Starmer, Leaseholders, Matthew Pennycock, Pensions, Steve Reed
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If you’re going to buy an annuity – try now
Mark Ormston has this to say With the political crisis’ at home and in the Middle East, can anyone predict the point at which the cost of borrowing stop going up. As the cost of borrowing goes up the cost … Continue reading
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Tagged annuity, Bond rates, borrowing, Keir Starmer, mark ormston, Ormston
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A blog on pensions in memory of the late Frank Field.
Having the courage of your conviction is something we look for in politicians. It is not something that we have seen much in evidence recently. Had the current Government fulfilled on its many promises to the country, not least to … Continue reading
Tompkins changes vote over mis-sold “pension tax-cuts”.
Peter Tompkins “knows about things”. He is one of the country’s top actuaries and the inventor of the Tompkins scale that measures university academic standards. He know about pensions and often comments on this blog. He lives in the St … Continue reading
Pension risk sharing – a bright idea for Labour
It is now 25 years since this country was introduced to “stakeholder economics” – the concept that Government could engender a more friendly form of capitalism where profits were shared more equitably between stakeholders – including workers and consumers. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Keir Starmer, Labour, Matt Rodda, Pensions Minister, risk sharing
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The DWP has responded to calls for the State Pension to be increased to at least £14,500 a year –…