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It’s Gender Pension Gap Day – and we need to talk about Carers Credit
Today is Gender Pension Gap Day – the point of the year from which, if women received their pension at the same rate as men, they wouldn’t get another penny until January.
The government’s latest pensions gimmick is a dangerous distraction
The headline pension announcement in today’s Autumn Statement – that the government is exploring a ‘lifetime provider model’ to allow workers to choose their pension scheme instead of their employer – is a gimmick.
The gender pensions gap: why are women going the equivalent of 5 months a year without a pension?
Why are women going the equivalent of 5 months a year without a pension?
Plans to expand pensions auto-enrolment are a welcome first step
The government has backed legislation to expand savings into workplace pension schemes.
Three reasons we still need the pensions triple lock
The triple lock remains necessary and affordable, and has a vital role to play in making sure that today’s workers have the security of a decent state pension in future.
The triple lock must stay until the UK state pension reaches a decent level
The triple lock must stay until the UK state pension reaches a decent level
Protecting pensions after coronavirus
Unions and pension schemes are being supportive of employers struggling with the pandemic. When the recovery starts that support should be repaid.
Government U-turn could cut pensions for hundreds of thousands living abroad
Wherever UK workers spend their retirement, they should be able to expect a pension that won’t decrease year after year.
What impact does poverty have on human rights? We're about to find out
Austerity and Universal Credit have weakened rights and pushed many low-paid workers into poverty - and Brexit could make things even worse
The disability pay gap is at a four-year high – ministers must act now
Disabled workers in the UK earn £1.50 less than their peers for every hour worked. It’s time to get serious about tackling the disability pay gap
Industry pay figures offer little encouragement – except in the City
The latest wage figures were cause for mild optimism, but let’s not get carried away
The retirement lottery: what does a good pension system look like?
Trade unions have a straightforward vision of what the pensions system should deliver. We believe that all workers should have the opportunity to enjoy a retirement free from poverty in a lifestyle similar to the one they had in their working lives.
Even Conservatives agree – the British economy needs public investment
In Budget 2017, the Chancellor must respond to calls for greater government investors
Pensions: the retirement lottery
Retirees are being increasingly faced with a blizzard of risks that bring financial uncertainty and chance into old age.
What the new ASHE figures tell us about working life
The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published today, highlights some worrying trends.
The British economy is getting weaker ahead of Brexit and the government isn't doing enough
With our exit date approaching fast, we can’t afford to lose sight of what’s at stake.
