Women and the state pension – how to make sure you’re not missing out
Ros is quoted in Saga Magazine explaining why women are more reliant on the state pension than men for a decent retirement, as they have less private pension. ( link to pdf )
ROS ALTMANN: There should be a hardship fund for Waspi women who suffered most
Ros wrote a Comment article for ThisIsMoney suggesting a hardship fund was needed to try to help the worst-affected WASPI women and also respect some of the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s findings and recommendations. ( link to pdf )
The Government’s betrayal of Waspi women won’t just go away
Ros wrote a comment article published in inews, expressing support for a fairer outcome, at least a hardship scheme, for WASPI women.
Ros And Julia Hartley-Brewer – Women Were Misled
This is a YouTube video of Ros’ interview with Julia Hartley-Brewer on TAlkTV explaining that some WASPI women were undoubtedly misled by the Government and did not know about their state pension age changes.
Betrayal that proves Labour cynically said ANYTHING to get elected: Storm brewing as ministers refuse compensation for 3.8million Waspi women – despite string of firm promises to help
Ros is quoted in the Daily Mail expressing concern that the Government’s pre-election promises of fair treatment for WASPI women have been broken. ( link to pdf )
Government confirms no compensation will be paid to Waspi women over state pension age changes
Ros is quoted in Professional Pensions explaining the Government’s decision not to pay WASPI women anything at all, despite the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s recommendation.
Anger greets UK government decision not to compensate ‘Waspi women
Ros is quoted in the Guardian expressing surprise that the Government is not willing to offer anything at all to WASPI women, after promising them a fair outcome. ( link to pdf )
Waspis have been shamelessly betrayed – they were fools to trust Labour
Ros is quoted in the Daily Telegraph regretting the fact that no hardship fund has been set up for WASPI women to at least help those in dire straits.
Millions of people born before this year to get DWP letter with £5,000 boost
Ros is quoted in the Daily Mirror talking about DWP and HMRC writing to hundreds of thousands of women who may not have been given full Home Responsibilities Protection and could get higher state pensions. ( link to pdf )
Waspi update on compensation to come “as soon as humanly possible”
Ros is quoted in MoneyWeek article speculating on whether WASPI women will receive compensation soon. ( link to pdf )