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I have joined the long list of people sharing their opinions on what the pension commissioners should get up to over the next year and a half. Although obviously the main point of discussion for everyone who knows me is 'how old is that headshot??' www.pensions-expert.com/defined-cont...
TUC: Pensions Commission should be prepared to go beyond its remit
In the first of a new series, Jack Jones of the Trades Union Congress outlines what the UK's leading workers' representative body would like to see from the Pensions Commission.
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🚨 Prospect research reveals women lose out on £7,600 a year in retirement. A 36.5% gender pension gap – that's double the gender pay gap. This inequality is unacceptable. Government must take real action now to close the gap.
Gender gap means retired women ‘have four months a year with no pension’
Income inequality means women in effect stop receiving a pension from 21 August, union leaders say
theguardian.com
When a story manages to outrage readers of both the Express and the Guardian, you know you're onto something. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
Gender gap means retired women ‘have four months a year with no pension’
Income inequality means women in effect stop receiving a pension from 21 August, union leaders say
theguardian.com
Big opportunity for the government to shape pensions policy for decades to come. Vital that they show plenty of ambition.
New Economics Foundation@neweconomics.bsky.social · 2y agoThe biggest review of pensions in a generation is underway. We're want: 💷 Decent pensions for all. ☀️ A just transition to a thriving low-carbon economy. 🚫 A phase-out of funding for fossil fuels, deforestation and other harmful industries. Sign now: to.350.org/pensions
