Ros on Pensions Radio
Ros was the first guest to be interviewed on Steve Bee’s new JargonFreeRadio channel.
Pensions Minister says pensions have an image problem!
Ros interviewed Pensions Minister Steve Webb and he explained why he believes pensions have an ‘image problem’ and that he is determined to make a real difference for future pensions. He also acknowledges QE has hurt pensioners.
Pensions Minister 'Webb-Chat', Ros interviews Steve Webb
A Saga ‘Webb-Chat’ with Ros interviewing Pensions Minister Steve Webb about his time in office, his achievements so far and hopes for future policy.
A very generous offer!
Press Release explaining that the Government’s latest and much improved offer to the public sector unions is very generous and, if they understood it, surely the workers would accept it.
Ros comments on the improved public sector pensions offer
Ros analyses the new Treasury offer to public sector workers and explains why it seems worryingly generous – she calls for the cost estimates of the reform to be made public and warns of the dangers of a long-term deal.
Transcript of Ros speech on reforming state pensions and retirement
This is the transcript of Ros’ session at the Westminster Employment Forum conference on Pension Reform.
Last chance for State Pension Age Reforms
Ros prepared a briefing ahead of the Pensions Bill Third Reading and Report Stage, explaining why the current plans need to change and how a fairer implementation could be achieved.
Incentivising care saving is important
Ros explains why we really need better incentives and a sensible framework to help people plan to save for care needs in later life, at the moment they have no idea what to do.
Access to pension fund money would ensure more people contributing
Ros’ ideas on allowing people access only to their own contributions, but not employer contributions or tax relief are supported by the FT.
Telegraph support for early pension access
Ros’ ideas for allowing people access to their pension fund, so they can, if they need to, withdraw their own contributions (but not employer contributions or tax relief). This would encourage far more people to contribute in the first place, while also ensuring they do have some pension fund building up.