Samantha Downes

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Warning over government pensions move that could cost taxpayers millions

1 week ago | msn.com | Samantha Downes

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Warning over government pensions move that could cost taxpayers millions

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Downes

Warning over government pensions move that could cost taxpayers millionsEXCLUSIVE: Government plans forcing some of the UK's largest pensions to merge will end up costing British taxpayers dearly, experts have warned. 10:21, Fri, Jun 20, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:25, Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Government pension 'pooling and consolidation' plans will end up costing Brits, many of whom may not even be members of the pension, potentially billions of pounds.
Calls for £86 billion pension surplus to plug £8bn council funding gap

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Downes

Goverment urged to use £86 pension surplus for councils' black holesA pensions expert has raised the prospect of councils in England and Wales using £86 billion 'extra' pension cash to fund starved local services. 15:29, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:37, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 Share Article Bookmark One expert has said local council pension surpluses could be used to help fund local services.
Government urged to used 'extra' pension cash

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Downes

Government urged to used 'extra' pension cashPension funds should use their surpluses to help boost the retirement savings of younger generations and not necessarily for the government's growth plans, according to an expert. 15:19, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:24, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Minister for Pensions, Torsten Bell, said surpluses could be used to boost investment.
Government handed final salary pension scheme warning

1 week ago | msn.com | Samantha Downes

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Government handed final salary pension scheme warning - 'not just for the rich'

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Downes

Government handed final salary pension scheme warning – 'not just for the rich'Some of the UK's largest pension schemes warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves not to force through changes to the retirement savings of low-paid workers. 16:21, Tue, Jun 17, 2025 | UPDATED: 16:26, Tue, Jun 17, 2025 Share Article Bookmark The pensions industry needs to concentrate on providing low-paid workers with retirement savings.
Reform could 'go to war on public sector pensions' as expert issues verdict

1 week ago | msn.com | Samantha Downes

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Reform could 'go to war on public sector pensions' as expert issues verdict

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Downes

Reform could 'go to war on public sector pensions' as expert issues verdictReform is likely to target local authority spending on final salary or 'gold-plated' pensions, an expert has said. 15:49, Mon, Jun 16, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:51, Mon, Jun 16, 2025 Share Article Bookmark The 10 councils controlled by Reform are expected to target council spending on staff pensions.
Huge boost for tens of thousands of Brits set for extra £293 payment in days

1 week ago | msn.com | Samantha Downes |Linda Howard

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Cabinet Office blasted by regulator over failures managing Civil Service pension

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Downes

Cabinet Office blasted by regulator over failures managing Civil Service pension schemeThe Cabinet Office has been slammed for failing to deal with a surge in complaints from members of one of the UK's largest pension schemes.