Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

It’s good that Northern Ireland’s getting its voice heard by the Pension Commission

Posted on October 15, 2026 by henry tapper

But Northern Ireland is, for pensions, following the same path as the rest of the UK and I’m glad, not just that Nick Pearce is visiting it, but that he’s writing about it too. Continue reading →

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Is National Insurance working against Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Posted on June 16, 2025 by henry tapper

I am grateful for the Guardian bringing this question up on a day when I will be with the LGPS. The costs of welfare to employers in the LGPS are not just their LGPS bill but the cost of meeting … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 ; have recent Government interventions helped?

Posted on December 12, 2020 by henry tapper

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Should we jock the Jocks?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by henry tapper

A huge thankyou to Susan Mcdonald for making this happen. Good on you Edinburgh- even if you have the climate of Reykjavik.
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Are we managing our children’s financial expectations?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by henry tapper

According to a recent RBS Survey, 59% of parents believe their children will be financially worse off than them in the future On average children believe they will earn £56,000 aged 35 – twice the average wage Only 5% of … Continue reading →

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