Tag Archives: state pension

Let the canny worm lie?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by henry tapper

The problem with cans of worms is that the cans degrade and in the end the worms get out, and cause a stink. Over the weekend, the Telegraph that acts as a professional “worm can opener” has been turning its … Continue reading →

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#WASPI – did we fail in our duty of care?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by henry tapper

The WASPI debate that will happen tomorrow is of some significance. Not only will parliament be debating the particular circumstances of a particular group of women, they will be deciding whether the duty of care Government has, to keep its … Continue reading →

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and every WASP will have her day!

Posted on January 13, 2016 by henry tapper

There will be a further debate on women’s state pension ages in the Westminster Hall of the House of Commons. The precise wording of the #WASPI Petition Debate, taking place in Westminster Hall on 1st Feb, led by @HelenJonesMP pic.twitter.com/Ar4Kw2E9Ba … Continue reading →

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“Confusion rife!” and not just over the new state pension.

Posted on January 11, 2016 by henry tapper

The DWP Select Committee has published its report “Understanding the New State Pension” this morning. The accompanying Press release calls for clear statements of entitlement while stopping short of calling for changes to those entitlements. The Work and Pensions Committee’s … Continue reading →

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Austerity, WASPI and the middle way.

Posted on January 7, 2016 by henry tapper

This morning George Osbourne has taken the opportunity to remind us that any enthusiasm we might have generated from his upbeat autumn statement should be tempered by the prospect of austerity to come. Osborne points to China , to political … Continue reading →

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Ros Altmann’s first big political test

Posted on January 5, 2016 by henry tapper

The WASPI petition is now in the hands of a small group of parliamentarians who decide whether the petition’s 100,000 signatories have enough of a point to trigger a parliamentary debate. Large as 100,000 is, it is not so politically … Continue reading →

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When will I get my state pension? – ask @Savvy_woman

Posted on December 29, 2015 by henry tapper

Over the next few days there will be plenty of debate on this question , prompted by the “monstrous regiment of women”, now nearly 100,000, who have signed the “Women Against State Pension Increase” or “WASPI” petition. We are due a … Continue reading →

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The WASPI’s argument needs balance – guest blog by Frances Coppola.

Posted on December 5, 2015 by henry tapper

  WASPI – “women against pension inequality” is the most fashionable campaign in pensions. But the most prominent woman in pensions, Ros Altmann, does not support it. The assumption has been that she has no choice and is simply towing … Continue reading →

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What exactly is a pension dashboard?

Posted on September 8, 2015 by henry tapper

At yesterday’s session of the DWP select committee there was consensus that a pensions dashboard is a good idea. Curry: Pensions dashboard has worked internationally & the technology exists for it to happen. — Josephine Cumbo (@JosephineCumbo) September 7, 2015 Fritz: … Continue reading →

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When the dust settles…

Posted on July 9, 2015 by henry tapper

For the second time in two years, George Osborne has produced a budget that will radically change the way we thing about retirement saving. If 2014 was the year we re-thought the way we spent our retirement spending, 2015 asks … Continue reading →

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