Tag Archives: pension

In a month I’m 65. I haven’t got a pension – just two pots – I’ve lost my trust!

Posted on October 18, 2026 by henry tapper

It is receiving my wage in retirement that will get back my trust. It is not providers connecting their systems! Continue reading →

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Torsten Bell demands income not pots – hunger for pensions displayed at #PensionsUKCA26

Posted on October 17, 2026 by henry tapper

For our pay today to earn a proper wage in retirement, we need an adequate private pensions system. That includes CDC as an option for employers. Continue reading →

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What our biggest pension funds are doing with infrastructure – train reading!

Posted on October 13, 2026 by henry tapper

I can think of worse ways to kick off the Conference than to read this report as you go up on the train to Liverpool. Continue reading →

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Creating a National Care Service and the triple lock- Andy Burnham

Posted on October 11, 2026 by henry tapper

..we need to be honest about the changes that are needed to pay for it. And I do not believe it makes sense to preserve the current triple lock while so many pensioners face the risk of catastrophic care costs Continue reading →

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Carers get a proper funded collective pension from the Government

Posted on September 30, 2026 by henry tapper

The recognition of the role CDC could play in UK pensions by government and wider policy makers is welcome. Continue reading →

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“We’re against mandation till it suits us”…. Pensions UK call for more money.

Posted on September 29, 2026 by henry tapper

Mandation of increased savings is no better than the mandation of domestic investment. We need to want to do it, we need pensions and not pots. Continue reading →

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Pension, health and housing – welfare for those working and retired.

Posted on September 28, 2026 by henry tapper

Welfare is tripartite;  pension, health and housing . This Conference will deal with the two that pension people need to better understand. Continue reading →

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Should USS invest for growth or lock down its assets?

Posted on September 26, 2026 by henry tapper

I know that many members of USS read this blog and some members of its executive. I hope this is  interesting and fair. If you have a view please use the comments below as your correspondence is always informed. Continue reading →

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“My pension offer” – explaining CDC to a confused sceptic 12 years ago!

Posted on September 21, 2026 by henry tapper

This is a blog I published 12 years ago on 28th September 2014. It is now 12 years old and shows that the debate has been broadly the same for some time! Continue reading →

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BP’s pensioners will not give up on the pensions they’ve been promised.

Posted on September 20, 2026 by henry tapper

BP employed some very talented people who had strong principles. Murray is one of them. They will not give up on getting the pensions they were promised. Continue reading →

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