In the fifth of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, David Kingman (Researcher at the Intergenerational Foundation) explores the intergenerational issues surrounding pension schemes in the UK
Category: Pensions
The Intergenerational State of the Nation: why is fairness to grandchildren such a hot topic?
In the first of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, Angus Hanton (Co-Founder of the Intergenerational Foundation) identifies three key areas of concern, and why new political mechanisms are needed to address them
New evidence confirms the changing fortunes of young and old in Britain’s poverty profile
David Kingman discusses some new evidence that shows how dramatically the age profile of people who live in poverty has changed over recent years, and ponders what this means for the future of the welfare state
New research suggests thousands of over-55s are planning a pension-fuelled spending spree
David Kingman reports on some new research which suggests that thousands of pension savers are planning to use their new freedoms to go on a spending spree
New report: government facing “debt timebomb” because of population ageing
David Kingman reports on the findings and recommendations of a controversial new report by the right-leaning think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, which calls for a set of radical measures to mitigate the long-term debt impact of Britain’s ageing population
Think tank warns younger generation to expect a “derisory” state pension
David Kingman reports on the recent warning from a prominent think tank that the National Insurance Fund is approaching collapse, and today’s younger generation should not expect to receive a meaningful state pension
Think tank proposes putting pensions above politics
David Kingman reports on the proposal from the Centre for Policy Studies that an independent savings commissioner should be created to help separate the long-term issue of savings from the short-term concerns of politicians
OECD Pensions: Varying Approaches
IF volunteer Connor McCarthy reports on how demographic changes across the OECD have forced governments to use a variety of strategies to reform pensions, with varying success
Call for “Lifetime ISAs” to help get young people saving
David Kingman reports on the proposal that the government should create a new type of savings product – “Lifetime ISAs” – to help the next generation get saving
Australia considers compulsory annuitisation for pensions – so should Britain’s politicians think again?
David Kingman reports that while Britain is giving pensioners new freedoms to access their pension savings, concerns about people not managing their retirement income successfully are leading Australia’s politicians down the opposite path