Report into Domiciliary care highlights inadequacies
Press Release supporting the findings of the Report on Domiciliary Care and calling for improved standards of dignity and decency in UK care provision
EU rules set to make UK pensioners poorer
Press Release criticizing EU rules on SolvencyII and gender-neutral insurance rules, which will make UK pensioners poorer via lower annuity rates, as well as undermining defined benefit pension schemes
100 year gilts not attractive, but longevity gilts could be great
The Government’s suggestion of issuing 100 year gilts would not be attractive to pension funds, but would be great for taxpayers. However issuing longevity gilts would be far better
Tesco scheme changes pave way for others to follow
Ros’ view is that the latest changes to Tesco’s pension scheme, increasing pension age to 67 and uprating by cpi instead of rpi leaves the way open for other employers to follow this lead. However, the Tesco scheme remains a very good scheme for Tesco workers.
Work and Pensions Select Committee Report must be taken seriously
Ros highlights the recommendations of the Work and Pensions Commons Select Committee and calls for lifting restrictions on NEST, as well as state pension reform
Latest unemployment figures bad news for older women
Ros explains that the latest unemployment figures show that older women have seen the largest rises in job losses, reaching a record high
It's time to consider savers again
Press release marking the third anniversary of the Bank of England’s record low 0.5% interest rates, calling for the suffering of savers to be addressed, perhaps with higher Cash ISA allowances to help older people receive more interest tax free
Care and Support Alliance lobby is important
Ros supports the need for urgent care reform and urges the Government to take notice of the Care and Support Alliance lobby
Economic Effects of QE
Press Release discussing the economic impacts of QE and the evidence as to how effective it might be.
Buying gilts is not a recipe for growth
Press Release warning that buying gilts in QE could actually damage growth, rather than boosting it.