Op-ed published in the Yorkshire Post criticizing monetary measures that discourage saving, especially as more baby-boomers reach their 50s and 60s and will need money to live on in future.
Feature article published in the Daily Express arguing that the Bank of England’s policy of punishing savers and encouraging them to spend their capital is dangerously short-sighted.
Press Release criticizing Bank of England Deputy Governor, Charlie Bean, who suggested that monetary policy was deliberately trying to get savers to spend their money, ignoring dangers for pensions and long-term economic stability in an ageing population.
Press Release explaining that the Government’s current proposals for abolishing the age 75 annuity requirement amount to a transfer of wealth to the very wealthiest pension savers from those lower down the income scale.
Ros’ formal written response to HM Treasury’s consultation on abolishing the requirement to buy an annuity by age 75, explaining that the proposals will represent a tax increase from 35% to 55% on pension savings for those outside the very wealthiest groups. The 55% tax is particularly unfair for basic rate taxpayers and should be re-thought.
Ros wrote an article for the BBC Ariel magazine explaining the problems facing BBC staff as a result of management pension reform proposals.
Recommends the Government consider making the Winter Fuel Allowance permanent, by rolling into a higher state pension to save money and improve pension fairness.
Press Release condemning reports that the Government is considering scrapping Winter Fuel Allowances. This would be like cutting state pensions by £10 a week. They should instead be incorporated into the state pension and become taxable.
Article published in Yorkshire Post outlining Ros’ views on the Government’s proposals to increase the State pension age to 66 by 2016.
Press Release highlighting Ros’ views on auto-enrolment, explaining the dangers and recommending NEST be put on hold until the problems are addressed.