What lessons could Detroit’s municipal bankruptcy, the largest ever in US history, hold for British policy-makers? David Kingman reflects…
Category: Pensions
Why are long-term liabilities so poorly understood?
David Kingman asks why so many people don’t seem to fully understand what liabilities are and why we should be concerned about them
July brings more bad news about pensions
Several worrying pieces of news about pensions appeared during July. David Kingman reports
Can we reduce the national debt without getting control of spending on pensioners?
Following the recent spending review, David Kingman asks whether we can ever make a serious dent in the national debt if we don’t get on top of pensioner benefits
New evidence shows young adults have suffered most from the recession
David Kingman examines new findings from the IFS
What is the state pension for?
David Kingman argues that the UK needs to radically rethink the role of its state pension, for the good of both young and old
Could the age profile of party members make it harder for politicians to touch universal benefits?
David Kingman ponders whether politicians are reluctant to reform universal benefits partly because they know it risks alienating their grass-roots members
Detroit appoints an emergency financial manager to address pension and healthcare liabilities
David Kingman explains the precarious situation in the US city of Detroit, which is having to take unprecedented steps to try to stave off bankruptcy
Cameron reiterates promise to protect universal OAP benefits
The Prime Minister has again issued his support for the status quo on OAP benefits, despite mounting opposition from some of his colleagues. David Kingman comments
The House of Lords “Ready for Ageing?” report
The longevity explosion has received the attention of these wise, but older people. Angus Hanton assesses the outcome