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.
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 )
As the cost of living rises the decision to scrap the triple lock is even more of a betrayal of pensioners
Ros wrote an article for inews that the state pension increase is a betrayal of pensioners and the Manifesto pledge to protect State Pensions. ( link to pdf )
Cross-party MPs urge government action over fossil fuel lending as UK banks ‘ignore science’ on climate change
Ros is quoted in Financial News calling for more action by Government to ensure fossil fuel lending does not worsen climate change.
Give us a law to stop cash being killed off: As bank branches close and shops stop taking notes and coins, you call on ministers to act before it’s too late
Ros is quoted in This is Money website, calling for banks to protect access to cash and Government legislation to ensure people are not locked out of cash use. ( link to pdf )
Loss of North Sea oil jobs ‘could hurt Tories for a generation’
Ros wrote an essay for the Conservative Environment Network publication about transition to clean energy for the North Sea – investors have a big role to play in encouraging diversification by big oil firms into alternative energy production.
Foxes in the hen house? The trouble with politicians in financial boardrooms
Investment Week names Ros as one of the few examples of politicians performing well in the Boardroom and adding value.
We deliver a Premium Bond victory: How our campaign on behalf of furious readers has forced NS&I to scrap plan to stop sending cheques in the post
Ros is quoted by ThisIsMoney welcoming the news that National Savings and Investments NS&I has reversed its decision to stop sending prize cheques for premium bonds and congratulates the Daily Mail campaign. ( link to pdf )
Help hard-up elderly relatives and friends apply for pension credit when you meet up after lockdown, urges ROS ALTMANN
This Is Money Daily Mail website quotes Ros’ call for everyone to help poorer elderly people to understand how much more money they might receive from Pension Credit and the other benefits it opens the door to – thousands of pounds a year may be waiting for them. ( link to pdf )
Time for a crypto crackdown? As tempting bitcoin adverts pop up on trains and buses, some experts say they should all be banned
Ros is quoted by This Is Money Daily Mail website, explaining why it is important to crack down on cryptocurrency advertising and use. ( link to pdf )