Whispered announcement for retiring couples

[JohnD]

During the sound and fury of the Brexit omnishambles, our Tory government has quietly slipped out an announcement that might go almost un-noticed.

"DWP accused of sneaking out hit to retired couples during Brexit row

Limiting pension credit access could reduce joint incomes by up to £7,000, it is claimed"

"Ministers have been accused of “sneaking out” changes to state pensions which experts on Monday night said could leave some retired couples more than £7,000 a year worse off. On the eve of a crucial Brexit vote, the Department for Work and Pensions announced changes that would limit access to pension credit, a top-up for the poorest pensioners, from May.

The change was set out in a statement by Guy Opperman, pensions minister, published on the parliamentary website on Monday evening. The change will restrict pension credit payments for couples where both are not over state pension age, currently 65 for men and women. Currently, an older couple can claim pension credit if they are “mixed age” or where one is over state pension age and one is not."

https://www.ft.com/content/cfe58bb4-1848-11e9-9e64-d150b3105d21

No surprise that our government seeks to tighten the noose round the necks of people hoping to receive assistance. "The poorest pensioners"

 

[Vinty]

That is why this Brexit debacle is a massive distraction and needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later, then the government can be held to account.

 

[ellal]

That is why this Brexit debacle is a massive distraction and needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later, then the government can be held to account.

The problem with that argument is that governments have been doing the same well before Brexit was thought of...

And they have never been 'held to account'!

Quitters unfortunately were led to believe that it was all the EU's fault, and yet even the slightest glimpse at provisions across the channel show that the UK is often at or near the bottom of any 'league table' when it comes to looking after the general population and those most in need...

Indeed also in most of the developed world, and some third world nations...

Percentage of average working wage paid by country as a state pension.

This will of course change when we leave the EU according to the unicorns as they gather around their money tree

 

[Nige F]

The "bedroom Tax" was just the tip of the (media aware) iceberg - they've moved the goalposts so much on benefits and pensions that the posts sit in a trench ( metaphorically )

 

[ellal]

The "bedroom Tax" was just the tip of the (media aware) iceberg - they've moved the goalposts so much on benefits and pensions that the posts sit in a trench ( metaphorically )

Indeed

More than 17,000 sick and disabled people have died while waiting for welfare benefits

The UK is a very nasty place to be old/sick/vulnerable!

But hey, it's all going to plan for the tories!

 

[HawkEye244]

UK is often at or near the bottom of any 'league table' when it comes to looking after the general population and those most in need...

Indeed also in most of the developed world, and some third world nations...

Likely because most of the third world are living in the UK thanks to you smelly left wing socialists. Revel in what you've created.

 

[JohnD]

hawkeye the fascist vents his hateful bile again with more lies.

 

[Notch7]

Percentage of average working wage paid by country as a state pension

Doesnt mean much, a nice picture of a seagull wouldve been as relevant

UK state pension is a flat rate and often topped up with private schemes.
Oh and now employers have to pay into a scheme for their employees

In France min state pension is £130 / week.

In Germany pension insurance payments are compulsory.

etc etc.

 

[JohnD]

UK state pension is a flat rate

no it isn't.

 

[bernardgreen]

a nice picture of a seagull

Will EU seagulls be allowed unrestricted entry to the UK ?

 

[ellal]

no it isn't.

Don't confuse notchy...

He's been doing really badly with reality recently

 

[Notch7]

no it isn't.

Yes it is:
This guide helps you understand the 'flat-rate' state pension which came into force on 6 April 2016 for those reaching their state pension age on or after this date.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/state-pensions/

Do you think you can pay in more and receive more -that would be a non flat rate?

 

[Notch7]

Don't confuse notchy...

He's been doing really badly with reality recently

See above old chap

 

[JohnD]

Yes it is

No, it isn't. Calling it a flat-rate pension doesn't make it true.

People retired prior to 2016 don't get a flat rate pension

People retired subsequently might, but usually don't.

Do you get a flat-rate pension?

 

[durhamplumber]

hawkeye the fascist vents his hateful bile again with more lies.

While you dish out your constant conspiracy nonsense