Tag Archives: Taper
Government says “NO” to pension reform at the NHS.
“No” is a very short word. The Government has decided to say “no” to calls for further reform of the Annual and Lifetime Allowance as they impact the NHS pension scheme. “No” is a short word but this is a … Continue reading
Tory pension bung for Clinicians
Here is the statement from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care – Matt Hancock. I have agreed to support this proposal from NHS England and NHS Improvement for reasons of urgent operational necessity. The scheme involves employers … Continue reading
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Tagged Clinicians, Conservative, GPS, Matt Hancock, NHS, pensions, Taper
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Jo’s pension manifesto
Sometimes someone comes out with a simple statement that makes sense of all the noise. Jo Cumbo launched her pension manifesto in the pages of Pensions Expert this week and I don’t want them to be lost to readers of … Continue reading
Are IFAs missing the wood for the trees?
A thread , which is now nearly a week old, has over 1000 posts on it and it focusses exclusively on the tax problems doctors are having resulting from the tension from too much pension . That is, till the … Continue reading
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Tagged AA taper, advice, Guidance, IFA, NHS, pensions, Taper
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Giving doctors a break
“82% of consultants say they are are or are planning cutting down on work” – Dr Tony Goldstone You can listen here to Dr Goldstone explain the issues facing doctors who find themselves on the cliff edge of taxation and … Continue reading
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Tagged annual allowance, ft, NHS, pensions, Taper, Tony Goldstone
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Doctor heal thyself? Where do NHSPS members get help on their pensions?
Listeners to Paul Lewis’ MoneyBox were treated yesterday to a lively debatebetween Jo Cumbo , John Ralfe and Paul Lewis. While interpretations of the problems facing the NHS and in particular the NHS pension scheme and its membership … Continue reading
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Tagged jo cumbo, John Ralfe, NHSPS, Paul Lewis, pensions, Taper
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Taper tantrums
Not my phrase – Jo Cumbo’s. Read her brilliant article on the travails of our super-earners who struggle to cram enough money into their pensions. The annual allowance taper can see a £40,000 pa annual contribution allowance diminish to … Continue reading