Tag Archives: Taper

Government says “NO” to pension reform at the NHS.

Posted on February 4, 2021 by henry tapper

“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 →

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Tory pension bung for Clinicians

Posted on December 8, 2019 by henry tapper

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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Jo’s pension manifesto

Posted on November 7, 2019 by henry tapper

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 →

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Are IFAs missing the wood for the trees?

Posted on November 1, 2019 by henry tapper

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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Giving doctors a break

Posted on July 9, 2019 by henry tapper

“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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Doctor heal thyself? Where do NHSPS members get help on their pensions?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by henry tapper

    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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Taper tantrums

Posted on April 2, 2017 by henry tapper

  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 →

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