Tag Archives: NHS

Sadly – many nurses can’t afford their “gold-plated” pensions.

Posted on August 28, 2023 by henry tapper

“The Government can get people back to work – and also reduce taxpayer costs – by allowing all public sector workers to choose higher pay today, in exchange for a lower DB pension in retirement” – John Ralfe This is … Continue reading →

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Public sector pensions – unaffordable and unsuitable for low-earners?

Posted on April 8, 2023 by henry tapper

https://t.co/nOn8uJjexB — Stephanie Hawthorne (@HawthorneSJJ) April 8, 2023 I can only read the headline – I have no subscription. As Stephanie Hawthorne’s tweet gives me no clue as to further insights, I’ll assume this is another dig at the “pensions … Continue reading →

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Beware Chancellors talking pensions

Posted on January 29, 2023 by henry tapper

  Jeremy Hunt is to be found talking about “declinism” and the propensity of commentators to talk Britain down. He says his priority is not just to stabilise but to grow Britain. He goes on to talk about reversing the … Continue reading →

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John Bull is unwell – do not wish him an early grave.

Posted on January 11, 2023 by henry tapper

I was annoyed when I read the following article from WTW.. It conflates corporate finance with personal misery in a most unpleasant way. John Bull, seen above scratching his head over such financials – is looking a little queasy – … Continue reading →

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Sadly – many nurses can’t afford their “gold-plated” pensions.

Posted on December 17, 2022 by henry tapper

“The Government can get people back to work – and also reduce taxpayer costs – by allowing all public sector workers to choose higher pay today, in exchange for a lower DB pension in retirement” – John Ralfe This is … Continue reading →

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What’s happening to your public sector pension?

Posted on November 2, 2022 by henry tapper

This blog is written for those in public sector pensions who are interested in how their pensions in retirement are likely to be affected by Government interventions. It looks at  the difficult areas for those in defined benefit schemes, the … Continue reading →

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“Is that all there is?” Doctor’s reaction to yesterday’s NHS pension solutions

Posted on September 23, 2022 by henry tapper

Yesterday , Therese Coffey, new to post and sharing her duties as Minister for Health with her being Deputy Prime Minister, laid out her plans to get the NHS back on its feet. We know from the work of the … Continue reading →

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NHS shows our pension tax strategy is in a cul-de-sac.

Posted on August 28, 2022 by henry tapper

Kat Lay’s article on NHS pensions in The Times yesterday has sent alarm bells ringing at the FT. Kat suggests that the rules around the Annual Allowance that have been flagged by the BMA for the past four years are … Continue reading →

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Are pensions the problem or a solution to NHS staffing problems?

Posted on July 25, 2022 by henry tapper

So far, pensions have not been central to  the tussle between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as they try to  win the hearts and minds of Tory members. Cost of living issues are sensitive as the Conservative Party membership is … Continue reading →

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MUCcy business from payroll scammers

Posted on May 10, 2021 by henry tapper

  File on Four appear to have discovered a serious payroll fraud on Government (eg our) revenues. This will be played out on Tuesday evening at 8pm. From the bones of the story, available here, Anna Meisel and Angus Crawford … Continue reading →

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