State Pension Must Be Protected And Not Means-Tested: Ros wrote an article for ThisIsMoney Daily Mail online, explaining why means-testing State Pensions would be damaging and that the low basic level of State Pension must be properly protected, to avoid rising poverty. ( link to pdf )
Some thoughts on my blog about the 10.1% rise in State Pensions that some people unfairly seem to think was ‘favouring’ pensioners.
Bank Branches On The High Street Are Vital: Ros is quoted in the Daily Express talking about the importance of keeping bank branches open on high streets, many people can’t manage or don’t trust online banking. ( link to pdf )
Life Expectancy Trends Don’t Support Accelerated State Pension Age Rise: Ros is quoted in the Guardian explaining why she agrees with the Government that further state pension age rises should be delayed. ( link to pdf )
I am very pleased that the Government has decided not to accelerate the rise in State Pension Age and wait for more evidence of any lasting damage to life expectancy from Covid and post-pandemic recovery period. Read my blog.
State Pension Should Have Early Access: Ros was quoted by the Financial Times, calling for a halt to constant state pension age rises and recognition of need for early access by some.
Shame to see the sensible move to scrap the Lifetime Allowance being turned into a political football, which could undermine the NHS and public services. This kind of meddling by politicians has plagued pensions for years and never ends well. Read my thoughts on my blog
Scrapping Lifetime Allowance Can Help Avoid Early Nhs Retirements: Ros is quoted by inews welcoming the scrapping of the Lifetime Allowance for pensions and many doctors have already said they will not retire early if this policy remains in place.
Green Investments Can Help Avoid Climate Crash Losses: Ros is quoted by Yorkshire Bylines, in an article discussing the risks of investing in fossil fuels and advising that focussing on short-term returns, despite knowing of huge risks, often ends in huge losses when a crash happens. ( link to pdf )
Women’s Pensions So Much Lower Than Men’s: Ros wrote a Comment article for the Guardian, discussing why the gender pensions gap remains so wide, even as the gender pay gap has narrowed. ( link to pdf )