Tag Archives: NHS
Public sector pensions – unaffordable and unsuitable for low-earners?
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
Beware Chancellors talking pensions
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
John Bull is unwell – do not wish him an early grave.
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
Sadly – many nurses can’t afford their “gold-plated” pensions.
“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
What’s happening to your public sector pension?
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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Tagged Civil service, fire workers, LGPS, NHS, Pensions, public sector, Teachers, Tony Goldstone
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“Is that all there is?” Doctor’s reaction to yesterday’s NHS pension solutions
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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Tagged annual allowance, Lifetime allowance, NHS, pension, sticking plaster, wound
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NHS shows our pension tax strategy is in a cul-de-sac.
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
Are pensions the problem or a solution to NHS staffing problems?
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
MUCcy business from payroll scammers
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
The last day of winter
Snow may be forecast for March , but I’m treating today as the last day of winter and preparing for spring. Meteorological Winter is determined by the annual temperature cycles and the Gregorian calendar. Meteorological winter starts December 1st in the … Continue reading