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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.

Jack Jones - 22 Nov 2023

Economy, jobs and pay

jeremy hunt

No child left behind - Free school meals for all

With families under immense financial pressure, it is more important than ever to provide free school meals for every child. For many children, free school meals are their main source of hot and nutritious food.

Kate Bell - 29 Jun 2023

Pensions and benefits

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Plans to expand pensions auto-enrolment are a welcome first step

The government has backed legislation to expand savings into workplace pension schemes.

Jack Jones - 07 Mar 2023

Economy, jobs and pay

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Countdown starts on vital rights

If a Bill currently being considered by Parliament becomes law, many workers' rights and protections could be swept away at the stroke of midnight on 1 January 2024.

Tim Sharp - 19 Dec 2022

Britain needs a pay rise

Frances O’Grady uses annual New Year message to issue direct challenge to PM and government to get wages rising.

Frances O'Grady - 30 Dec 2021

Economy, jobs and pay

The government's plans for care takes from the poor and protects the rich

The Health and Care Bill in reality only protects the homes and assets of the wealthy.

James McKenna - 22 Nov 2021

Pensions and benefits

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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.

Jack Jones - 22 Jun 2021

Pensions and benefits

Worker

High rejection rates show the self-isolation payment scheme isn’t fit for purpose

The self-isolation payment scheme was meant to solve the problem of workers being unable to self-isolate. But a combination of strict criteria and low funding means that 7-in-10 applicants to the scheme are rejected.

Alex Collinson - 15 Feb 2021

Pensions and benefits

Worker

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