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A political stunt that offers nothing to working people – our verdict on the Queen’s Speech

If Boris Johnson really wanted to rebuild Britain, he wouldn’t be threatening working families with the hardest possible Brexit.

Kate Bell - 14 Oct 2019

Economy, jobs and pay

Boris Johnson

The Chancellor’s promises would be overwhelmed by a no-deal Brexit

Today’s spending review was meant to show that the Chancellor was listening to those concerns. But his promises are overshadowed by the threat of a no-deal Brexit that will derail the economy and damage public services.

Geoff Tily - 04 Sep 2019

Economy, jobs and pay

Sajid

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.

Jack Jones - 03 Sep 2019

Pensions and benefits

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Universal Credit should support workers, not punish them for not earning enough

Punishing Universal Credit claimants who don't meet 'in-work conditionality’ requirements risks pushing more people into poverty.

Anjum Klair - 11 Jun 2019

Pensions and benefits

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Britain's broken politics: Tax cuts for the rich, frozen benefits for working families

Benefit uprating should be based on need, not the whim of a government addicted to inflicting austerity on the poorest

Anjum Klair - 01 Apr 2019

Economy, jobs and pay

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Government delays to pension reform could cost poorest workers up to £12,000

Delays in implementing government plans to overhaul a pension rule that penalises low earners could cost Britain’s poorest workers as much as £12,000

Tim Sharp - 05 Feb 2019

Pensions and benefits

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Why you could be waiting till your 70s for a state pension

The UK state pension age is already on the rise – now the IMF thinks people might have to work into their 70s before retiring

Tim Sharp - 19 Nov 2018

Pensions and benefits

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Three reasons why CDC pensions could mean a better retirement for workers

Thanks to the CWU union, the government is planning to allow a new pension scheme that could mean more working people get the security in retirement they deserve

Tim Sharp - 08 Nov 2018

Pensions and benefits

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