Tag Archives: S2P

Damian, most of us need help to get a decent wage in retirement!

Posted on June 11, 2026 by henry tapper

Last Sunday lunchtime I sat in front of a group of 100 delegates at a fringe meeting of a union conference. We talked about them wanting their pensions back, of how they and their children could get paid a wage … Continue reading →

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Steve Webb on contracting out of SERPS – John Greenwood look away

Posted on October 14, 2025 by henry tapper

Steve Webb gives us his view of contracting out. He ended it in 2016 after which there was nothing to contract out from. It is worth the three minutes with the former minister to remember just what a big part … Continue reading →

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Will the cost of living crisis lead to a run on the (pension) pot?

Posted on May 15, 2022 by henry tapper

  Around the turn of the century I wrote my first Government pension consultation response., it was for Eagle Star and was supposed to have been signed off by someone in policy. It wasn’t and it went to Government including … Continue reading →

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Why is the state pension so complicated?

Posted on April 11, 2021 by henry tapper

  Due to the wonder of BBC sounds , you can listen to Paul Lewis, Ros Altmann and Steve Webb discussing this question (minutes 2-13); it’s well worth listening to as it is full of good tips for you , … Continue reading →

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WASPI’s drowning out another minority – those who stayed “in”.

Posted on September 14, 2017 by henry tapper

There is a second WASPI petition. There’s a new #WASPI petition – please sign it! Currently at 11k signatures… How soon 100k? https://t.co/ijhUQohWtk — Sarah Pennells(@Savvy_Woman) September 13, 2017 The WASPI women are well organised and have a widening support … Continue reading →

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Steve Webb and the triple lock – muddy waters!

Posted on April 30, 2017 by henry tapper

  Here’s that Royal London press release, calling for State Pensions to be reduced and contributions to private pensions to increase. Royal London has set out a three point plan for the key pension priorities of an incoming government, including … Continue reading →

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The New State Pension; winners and losers!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by henry tapper

Today I am going to be on TV, which is making me nervous-I’m surprised how nervous – I expect it’s the fear of the unknown and it’s about having to make stupid choices (tie/no tie; white or patterned shirt etc). … Continue reading →

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Why the FCA should take a leaf out of tPR’s book.

Posted on July 30, 2015 by henry tapper

  The Pensions Regulator have been re-born over the last five years and become focussed on helping advisers, trustees and employees solve pension problems. They have started treating us as  customers and not potential criminals. Sadly, this attitudinal shift doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

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Big day coming up

Posted on June 21, 2010 by henry tapper

This conversation appeared on my Facebook page today in response to a posting of a Telegraph article urging the Government to get stuck into unfunded public pensions. I’m not saying this is the kind of conversation that is going on … Continue reading →

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