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State Pension Confusion

on Tuesday, 22 January 2013. Posted in Pensions

State Pension Confusion

A recent article in the Daily Telegraph has blamed the government over confusion about National Insurance Contributions.

The recent White paper on State Pension Reforms outlined the plans to introduce a flat rate pension of £140 per week. However the number of years required to meet the new level has increased from 30 years to 35.

 

State Pension Reform

on Tuesday, 15 January 2013. Posted in Pensions

The Pension reform white paper was published yesterday by Pensions Minister Steve Webb.

Detailed plans on the proposed changes were announced. A flat rate pension of £144 per week has been recommended. The current coalition government believes that a flat rate pension will be simpler to administer and will help people plan for retirement.

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