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The Death of the British Steel Pension Scheme – an obituary from David Boyd.
David Boyd is a member of the NFOP British Steel Branch, The National Federation of Occupational Pensioners has over 30,000 members and provides a voice for people in retirement. This is his obituary of his pension, being a pensioner of the … Continue reading
Paul Trickett loses his long battle with cancer
There have been two people we have been praying for – Fraser and Paul, both have left us in a week . Paul Trickett is dead . After many years struggling with cancer, his fight is over. Paul Trickett began … Continue reading
Ian Taylor – the founder of Transact – has died
Ian Taylor, co-founder of Transact has died , after a short illness – aged 58. Everyone who knew him or even met him will remember him for his wit , acumen and generosity. He encouraged me when I was starting … Continue reading
The death of Sir John Hills; the “quiet man” of the Pension Commission
The death has been reported of Sir John Hills, this is a sad loss. John Hills was a professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Co-Director of the new International Inequalities Institute, and … Continue reading
Bill Whitehead – well remembered.
Yesterday was a very moving day for those of us who knew Bill (Will) Whitehead. Thanks to Liz and the children for sharing such a dignified day with grace and humour. I met Bill while at Gissings. We worked with him at … Continue reading
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Tagged bill whitehead, Enniskilda, Gissings, mallowstreet, pensions, RIP, Sao Paolo
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Annuity – RIP
I guess the moment I heard the news on the scrapping of compulsory annuities will stick in the memory like the moment I heard of the death of Elvis/Lennon and Princess Di. All morning we’d heard the helicopters hovering … Continue reading
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Tagged annuity, Budget 2014, Business, corporate risk, dc pensions, de-risking, Defined benefit pension plan, Drawdown, DWP, Employment, Financial services, George Osborne, Government, pension, pensions, Rest in Peace, Retirement, RIP, Steve Webb
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