On the Couch: Baroness Ros Altmann
Ros was interviewed by Vanessa Feltz, debating the importance of the State Pension and supporting older people at least at a decent minimum in our welfare state.
Now is not the time to scrap the ‘triple lock’ for UK pensioners
Ros is quoted in the NorthEast Times explaining why, even if the triple lock should be reconsidered, it should not be scrapped before the next Election. ( link to pdf )
ALEX BRUMMER: Don’t betray Britain’s pensioners by breaking the triple lock
Ros is quoted by Daily Mail City desk editorial explaining why pensioners need to have full triple lock protection against rising earnings in 2024.
New calls to keep State Pension age at 66 ahead of planned official retirement rise starting in 2026
Ros is quoted in the Daily Record supporting the Government’s decision not to announce an acceleration in state pension age increases. ( link to pdf )
Will controversial proposal to scrap triple lock save state pension or kill it?
Ros is quoted in the Daily Express stating that the UK State Pension is definitely affordable, it is already very low and needs to be protected. ( link to pdf )
10.1% rise in State Pension was vital after State Pensions rose only 3.1% this past year, while inflation soared past 10%
Some thoughts on my blog about the 10.1% rise in State Pensions that some people unfairly seem to think was ‘favouring’ pensioners.
Sensible decision to leave State Pension Age timetable unchanged for now
I am very pleased that the Government has decided not to accelerate the rise in State Pension Age and wait for more evidence of any lasting damage to life expectancy from Covid and post-pandemic recovery period. Read my blog.
Lifetime Allowance was a sledgehammer to pensions and Budget changes aren’t just to help top 1%
Shame to see the sensible move to scrap the Lifetime Allowance being turned into a political football, which could undermine the NHS and public services. This kind of meddling by politicians has plagued pensions for years and never ends well. Read my thoughts on my blog
Why we should keep the triple lock
Ros wrote an article for FTAdviser explaining why it is vital to retain proper protection for state pensions. (link to pdf)
Ros Altmann: Revolution is about to hit financial services
Ros wrote a column for Money Marketing is quoted in the Daily Telegraph warning of the shocking rise in poverty among 65 year-olds since State Pension Age rose to 66 and calling for more flexibility in state pension starting age. ( link to pdf )