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Revealed: Pensioners waiting over 100 days for winter fuel payments

Pensioners are experiencing over 100-day waits for winter fuel payments following Labour reforms, with significant impact on eligibility and social support.

The Waspi women suffered outrageous misogyny, but in poverty-stricken Britain they're not the top priority | Polly Toynbee

Women born in the 1950s face delays in pensions with potential compensation unresolved due to government claims of adequate prior warning.
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'Too small' pension funds hold back growth - Reeves

UK public sector pension funds require consolidation to generate greater returns for savers and support economic growth.

Reeves to announce megafunds' shake-up of local government pension scheme

Rachel Reeves aims to consolidate local government pension schemes into larger funds to enhance investment and reduce fees.

'Too small' pension funds hold back growth - Reeves

UK public sector pension funds require consolidation to generate greater returns for savers and support economic growth.

Reeves to announce megafunds' shake-up of local government pension scheme

Rachel Reeves aims to consolidate local government pension schemes into larger funds to enhance investment and reduce fees.
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Uruguay presidential election heads to runoff with center-left candidate in lead

Uruguay's presidential election heads to a runoff with center-left candidate Yamandu Orsi leading after the first round, as voters reject pension reforms.

High-stakes pension plebiscite could turn Uruguay's election in to its Brexit moment'

Uruguay's presidential elections are overshadowed by a crucial pension referendum that could threaten the country's financial stability.
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Kathy Hochul must continue to nix those costly public employee sweeteners

Gov. Hochul is urged to veto pension-sweetener bills to prevent further financial strain on taxpayers and local governments.

NY Republicans betray taxpayers in favor of pricey union pensions

Pension costs in New York increased significantly from under $1 billion in 2000 to nearly $10 billion by 2010.
Creation of new pension tiers in 2010 and 2012, like Tier 6, resulted in substantial taxpayer savings of over $1 billion per year and will exceed $80 billion in total.

Kathy Hochul must continue to nix those costly public employee sweeteners

Gov. Hochul is urged to veto pension-sweetener bills to prevent further financial strain on taxpayers and local governments.

NY Republicans betray taxpayers in favor of pricey union pensions

Pension costs in New York increased significantly from under $1 billion in 2000 to nearly $10 billion by 2010.
Creation of new pension tiers in 2010 and 2012, like Tier 6, resulted in substantial taxpayer savings of over $1 billion per year and will exceed $80 billion in total.
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OPINION: 50 years of French state over-spending won't be solved in one Budget

The 2025 French budget aims to reduce the deficit but may not deliver clear austerity as advertised.

National Insurance on employer pension contributions could raise billions for Treasury coffers

The introduction of national insurance on employer pension contributions could raise up to £16 billion net annually for the Treasury.

OPINION: 50 years of French state over-spending won't be solved in one Budget

The 2025 French budget aims to reduce the deficit but may not deliver clear austerity as advertised.

National Insurance on employer pension contributions could raise billions for Treasury coffers

The introduction of national insurance on employer pension contributions could raise up to £16 billion net annually for the Treasury.
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Politicians are 'out of touch and have no idea what it is like to live solely on state pension,' says retiree

Pensioners are facing significant financial challenges, with recent increases failing to meet their needs and living costs. A call for more substantial support is evident.
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What's at stake in Switzerland's federal referendums on September 22nd?

Voting on the Biodiversity Initiative and Pension Reform will occur on September 22, 2024.

Swiss voters reject biodiversity, pension reforms DW 09/22/2024

Voters in Switzerland rejected initiatives for biodiversity preservation and pension reforms, signaling a reluctance to implement significant environmental and financial changes.

What's at stake in Switzerland's federal referendums on September 22nd?

Voting on the Biodiversity Initiative and Pension Reform will occur on September 22, 2024.

Swiss voters reject biodiversity, pension reforms DW 09/22/2024

Voters in Switzerland rejected initiatives for biodiversity preservation and pension reforms, signaling a reluctance to implement significant environmental and financial changes.
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Significant action required to stabilise UK public finances, warns OECD

The OECD warns the UK must take significant fiscal actions to address rising public finance challenges.

UK state pension to rise by more than 400 a year, say reports

The UK state pension will increase significantly due to the triple lock, despite controversial cuts to winter fuel payments.

Argentina's Milei to veto pension reform to push through austerity measures

The Senate's pension increase defied President Milei's austerity measures amid rising inflation, highlighting political tensions in Argentina.

Aging Europe: Rising costs threaten EU pensions DW 08/15/2024

Europe's aging population poses significant challenges for pension systems and labor markets, necessitating urgent reforms.

Live: France's Macron delivers annual New Year's Eve address

Macron will deliver his New Year's Eve message from the Elysee Palace in Paris.
The address comes after a year of protests against his government's pension reform and the passage of an immigration bill endorsed by the far right.

Riots, protests and climate uprisings: 2023 was a tumultuous year in France

France experienced significant social unrest, protests, and riots in 2023.
The year was also marked by droughts, heatwaves, and preparations for major sporting events.
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