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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
£13 a day isn’t enough - isolating workers need proper sick pay
The government's proposed payouts for low-paid workers forced to self-isolate don't go far enough.
Tim Sharp - 27 Aug 2020
Health and safety
Mum with baby
Universal credit claims are soaring - but it’s still not enough to live on
The government’s flagship benefits system offers nowhere near enough support to see working people through the hard times to come.
Anjum Klair - 19 May 2020
Pensions and benefits
foodbank
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
Jack Jones - 14 May 2020
Pensions and benefits
family photo
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.
Jack Jones - 01 May 2020
Pensions and benefits
Pension pot
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
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