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Universal Credit is driving workers into poverty - stop and scrap it now
The government's flagship benefits policy is pushing low-paid workers into debt. It must be scrapped before any more damage is done.
Anjum Klair - 12 October 2018
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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
Jack Jones - 10 October 2018
Employer pension contributions plummet by two thirds since 2011
New figures suggest many employers are paying the legal minimum into their pension schemes
Tim Sharp - 06 September 2018
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The many unknowns of the pension cash dash
Rocketing pension withdrawals today could spell disaster tomorrow
Tim Sharp - 31 July 2018
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Reheated annuity sale plans are a recipe for ripped-off savers
Helping savers get a good deal in retirement is a laudable aim, but reviving flawed plans for a secondary annuity market is not the answer
Tim Sharp - 25 July 2018
As easy as CDC: why we must move quickly to allow new collective pensions
Allowing a new breed of pension schemes could help to end the UK’s pensions lottery
Tim Sharp - 24 July 2018
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On inflation, it's the government - not RPI - that isn't playing fair
A parliamentary inquiry into the use of RPI shows that attitudes towards inflation measures are changing at last
Geoff Tily - 19 July 2018
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Three reasons why it could be rash to scrap the pensions dashboard
A government withdrawal from the dashboard project could hurt savers - here's why
Tim Sharp - 19 July 2018
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Pension warning bells are ringing but ministers plough on regardless
The government has rejected proposals to help pension savers at retirement, despite mounting evidence that the current system is not fit for the future
Tim Sharp - 22 June 2018
Why we're marching for a new deal
If we all raise our voices together, we are powerful. We can change things. And we can win new deal for working people.
Frances O'Grady - 11 May 2018
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MPs back TUC call for pension income overhaul
A heavyweight committee of MPs is the latest group to call for reforms to make it far easier for pension savers to access an income in retirement.
Tim Sharp - 05 April 2018
Workplace pensions: coverage rises but system still not fixed
Automatic enrolment has quite rightly be hailed as a success but urgent action needs to be taken to bring more low earners into the pensions system and ensure those who are auto-enrolled are building enough savings.
Tim Sharp - 26 March 2018

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