Pensions and savings reforms to help back British growth
The Independent quotes Ros welcoming suggestions of a British ISA in the March 2024 Budget and also requirements for pension funds to declare their UK holdings. ( link to pdf )
Retirement in jeopardy as state pension age creeps higher
Ros is quoted in the Daily Telegraph calling for state pension reforms that simplify and save money, without taking it away or cutting the value, and ensuring younger generations are included in the National Insurance system for retirement.
Fund managers renew calls for British ISA ahead of Spring Budget
Ros is quoted in Investment Week as part of a large group of industry leaders calling for a British ISA product to be launched in the Budget, that would require investors to support UK markets, if they want the tax breaks.
Generation Clash: Children Face Economic Standoff with Grandparents Over Pension Crisis
Ros is quoted in BNN explaining ways in which state pensions could be improved while also saving money, and encouraging more people to work longer if they can and build more private pension to address demographic difficulties. ( link to pdf )
New online state pension top-ups service is pending: Boost staff ahead of rush, government is warned
Ros is quoted by Daily Mail and ThisisMoney sympathising with those who are waiting and worried about the money they’ve paid for a State Pension top-up. MPs and media may get you a quicker answer! ( link to pdf )
DWP could ‘block’ WASPI compensation with verdict expected in days
Ros is quoted in the Birmingham Mail calling for a quick resolution so that the WASPI compensation issue does not keep dragging on. ( link to pdf )
Waspi women: could they get £10,000 compensation under new bill?
Ros is quoted in Moneyweek, expressing the hope that the Parliamentary Ombudsman recommendations will be out soon and that this matter can be resolved without dragging on longer. ( link to pdf )
Pension savers pushed to ‘edge of despair’ over company collapse
Ros is quoted in the Financial Times calling for better protections for SIPP investors following the collapse of Hartley Pensions, costs being suffered by customers and delays in transferring to other providers.
Proposing an Increase in the UK State Pension Age to 71 Would Bring ‘Misery’ to Millions
Ros is quoted by The Artist Journal rejecting a call to raise state pension age to 71.
Work until you’re 71? What’s the alternative?
Ros recorded a podcast for Sky News explaining why a state pension age of 71 would be so wrong and explaining possible alternative policies.