Just as a hidden and exceptionally costly Oakland property tax to pay for city employee pensions winds down after 45 years, officials are planning another levy to offset the cost of retirement benefits.
The triple lock for pensioners is not something we have addressed as yet. We will, between now and the next election. We are, as you can see, building out our policy platform.
Labour Party spokesperson Ciarán Ahern emphasized that this announcement reflects a significant breakthrough for over 2,600 CIE pensioners who have faced stagnant benefits for 17 years.
âDusty-old pensions, VAT refunds, and overpaid council tax are just a few common sources where hidden money could be lurking, waiting to be claimed.â
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will enhance oversight of professional trustees to address risks to pension savers and influence better outcomes.
Farage questioned why pensioners are losing winter fuel payments while Mauritius is set to receive £18 billion, highlighting his constituents' struggles.
Thousands of the country’s railway staff have initiated an indefinite strike demanding improved pensions and benefits, resulting in significant disruptions across the country’s train services.
Kemi Badenoch has suggested considering means-testing the triple-lock system for pensions, stating, 'We don't have a system that knows who should get what.' This could represent a significant policy shift for the Tory party, potentially affecting pensioners' financial security.
Around one in six recent divorces were put off due to financial reasons, with 17% being deferred due to money worries, according to recent research. The findings, emerging from a survey by Legal & General Retail, reveal that concerns about income, rising living expenses, and the overall cost of divorce have delayed separations for many. This new data highlights how financial uncertainties can influence important life decisions, especially during economically challenging times.