Net-pay plan is not a proper resolution
Ros wrote a column for Professional Pensions explaining why the proposals to remedy the injustice of low earners paying 25% extra in Net Pay schemes is welcome, but needs improvement.
Ten reasons why health and social care reforms must go further – Ros Altmann
Ros wrote an article for the Yorkshire Post outlining ten of the reasons why the latest health and social care reforms will not fix the care crisis. ( link to pdf )
State pension fury as Johnson’s triple lock move ‘could cost lives’
Ros was quoted in the Daily Express warning that failing to increase state pensioner benefits will be damaging to pensioners’ lives in the year ahead as inflation soars. ( link to pdf )
Another U-turn likely from UK government on care costs bill
Ros is quoted in the Observer newspaper explaining why she believes the House of Lords will try to force a U-turn from the Government on social care and the way the £86,000 proposed cap works.
Social inequalities pose threat to society, says former UK pension minister
Ros is quoted expressing her concerns that social inequalities pose a threat to our entire society and calling for more attention to this problem. ( link to pdf )
Boris Johnson’s controversial care plans face resistance in Lords
Ros is quoted in the Independent saying that the House of Lords will undoubtedly revise the Health and Social Care Bill to address some of the clear inequalities it has introduced through the £86,000 cap.
Social care plan ‘still in peril’, say MPs as peers vow to amend bill
Ros is quoted in the Guardian calling for Government measures to reform social care to be rethought and removing the stark unfairnesses of current proposals in the Health and Social Care bill.
As inflation hits 4.2%, here are 10 reasons the Government is WRONG to abandon the state pension triple lock, says ROS ALTMANN
Ros wrote an article for ThisIsMoney Daily Mail website outlining 10 reasons why the Government is wrong to abandon the triple lock and earnings protection for State Pensions.
As inflation hits 4.2%, here are 10 reasons the Government is WRONG to abandon the state pension triple lock, says ROS ALTMANN
Ros wrote an article for ThisIsMoney Daily Mail website outlining 10 reasons why the Government is wrong to abandon the triple lock and earnings protection for State Pensions.
State pension: ‘Shameful decision’ on triple lock will push older people into poverty after UK inflation rise
Ros wrote a comment article for inews explaining that the latest rise in inflation to over 4%, a ten year high, will push more older people into poverty and shows the 3.1% rise is insufficient to protect them. ( link to pdf )