Ros critiques analysis that suggests the underreporting of clothing and footwear inflation means billions have been wiped off pensions. She warns that cpi and rpi revisions happen frequently, so a small change in one item should not be taken in isolation.
Press Release commenting on 4% inflation figures, twice Bank of England’s targets and very damaging for pensioners.
Ros expresses disappointment that Bank of England failed to increase interest rates from the emergency 0.5% level, despite rising inflation.
Ros welcomes the new independent inquiry into Pension and Savings reform. Pensions need an image makeover.
Press Release welcoming the end of the Default Retirement Age.
Press release warning that pensioner incomes have fallen for third year running, interest rates need to rise and inflation is a major threat.
Ros comments on latest ACA survey results confirming disillusionment with pensions and says pensions need an image makeover so people actually want to contribute.
Press release welcoming news that millions will live to 100 but suggesting that means we need to rethink our lives and work longer.
Ros expresses concern that the promised Green Paper on radical state pension reform has not been released, we need the £140 a week pension.
Ros comments on Treasury consultation on early access to pensions. She believes allowing people to access their pensions would encourage more to contribute.