Rachel Reeves has warned that the state pension must be ‘affordable’ amid concerns that the younger generation may not receive it until they are 74. The Chancellor said increases in life expectancy have to be taken into account after ministers launched a review. Concern has been raised about the sustainability of the triple lock, which meansContinue reading “Pension Should Be Affordable, Says Reeves”
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Prince Philip Was Startled When He Saw Servants Arrive To Take Care Of Just One Guest – Him! – His Horror Was Overwhelming
It’s by no means unusual for a new broom to sweep away the excesses of the past or attempt to, and King Charles isn’t the first senior figure to voice concern at the size and complexity of the Royal Household. Prince Philip was definitely aware of how many people it took to run the largerContinue reading “Prince Philip Was Startled When He Saw Servants Arrive To Take Care Of Just One Guest – Him! – His Horror Was Overwhelming”
There Will Be A Delay In Retirement For 8.5 Million Workers
Almost nine million workers will be forced to wait longer for their state pension if the Government increases the retirement age to 68 in the mid-2030s. The state pension age is presently set at 66 and is in the process of increasing to 67, and it’s legislated to increase again to 68 between 2044 andContinue reading “There Will Be A Delay In Retirement For 8.5 Million Workers”
Why Making Women Retire Later Comes With Hidden Costs
A study has found that reforms that pushed back the age women can claim the state pension have not saved the taxpayer money, and it said that women who stay working into their sixties compensate by reducing the care they provide for their parents. Researchers said in a report that for every woman working 30Continue reading “Why Making Women Retire Later Comes With Hidden Costs”