Altmann: ‘Older pensioners must not be abandoned’
Older Pensioners Must Not Be Abandoned: Ros wrote a column for FT Pension Expert magazine explaining the importance of ensuring the very low UK state pension is fully inflation–protected.
Means testing the state pension would only deter saving’: ROS ALTMANN tells critics the older generation deserve their 10% increase
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 )
When it comes to pensions, Britain’s women are still a long way from equality. Why?
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 )
Ros Altmann: Pension schemes should be compelled to invest in UK economy
Pension Funds Need To Support Growth: Ros wrote an article for Corporate Adviser magazine, calling on pension funds to use some of the taxpayer money invested in UK pensions, to boost green growth. ( link to pdf )
Ros Altmann: Expect further delays on pension dashboards
Ros wrote an article for Money Marketing, warning that there are likely to be delays to the timetable for the Pensions Dashboard as providers and Government are not yet ready to roll out the programme. ( link to pdf )
Bringing forward the increase in the state pension age is a blunt tool to save money that will heap hardship on the vulnerable
Ros wrote a comment article for the Daily Mail explaining the dangers of just raising State Pension Age, rather than a more flexible, nuanced approach to cost-saving that would recognise individual needs better.
Bringing forward the increase in the state pension age is a blunt tool to save money that will heap hardship on the vulnerable
Ros wrote a Feature Comment for the Daily Mail explaining why bringing forward the rise in State Pension Age was a blunt cost-cutting tool which would increase poverty and she says better reforms are needed. ( link to pdf )
Pension regulator must tackle rule-breaking employers
Workers in auto-enrolment need proper protection – Ros wrote a Comment piece for the Financial Times calling on the Pensions Regulator to intervene, or be given more powers, to help members whose employers do not pay their pension contributions.
Exposed: The rapidly rising ‘stealth tax’ on our fuel bills used to bailout failed electricity and gas firms that costs cash-strapped pensioners hundreds of pounds extra each year
Ofgem needs to reverse rise in energy Standing Charges – Ros wrote a Comment article for the Daily Mail calling on the Regulator to stop the rise in Standing Charges which have been allowed in order to fund failed firms. ( link to pdf )
The triple lock is a welcome relief for pensioners who don’t get to buy luxuries, eat out or go on holidays
Ros wrote a Comment article for inews welcoming the triple lock confirmation for state pensions.