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Nov 14, 2024 | themj.co.uk | William Eichler |Emily Twinch |Jonathan Rallings |Hiba Sameen

PENSIONS Chancellor confirms pension 'megafund' plans Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed plans to merge local government pension schemes into ‘megafunds’ to drive economic growth. By William Eichler | 14 November 2024 SHARE Rachel Reeves ©parliamentlive.tv Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed plans to merge local government pension schemes into ‘megafunds' to drive economic growth.

Nov 11, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Lucinda Allen |Paul Marinko |Georgina Walton |Hiba Sameen

Last month saw the new Government set out its first Budget. There was much to welcome, including a substantial downpayment on the investment needed to make the NHS fit for the future. But adult social care for older and disabled people – another essential public service which has suffered years of underfunding – did not fare so well.