Graduates 'may face higher age for state pensions'
News Article 22 May 2005
Adair Turner has suggested that new graduates may not be entitled to a state pension until they reach the age of 70.
Pensions Bill (Draft)
Legislation 17 May 2005
“My government will begin long-term reform to provide sustainable income for those in retirement."
Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill
Legislation 17 May 2005
“A Bill will be introduced to improve protection of consumers by bringing home reversion plans within the scope of the Financial Services Authority.”
Queen's Speech 2005: Trade and industry
News Article 17 May 2005
Regulation is the watchword for the government over the next 18 months, with bills aimed at cutting red tape and extending consumer and employee protection contained in the Queen's Speech.
Retirement age may be raised, hints Blunkett
News Article 13 May 2005
David Blunkett has warned workers they can no longer expect to "hang up their boots" when they reach 65.
Blunkett offers hints on pension strategy
Press Review 13 May 2005
David Blunkett has confirmed that the government will indicate its preferred solution to the pensions crisis next month.
Pensions commission set to reject basic state model
Press Review 12 May 2005
The Pensions Commission is set to reject the idea of a single, simple basic state pension as the answer to the looming pension crisis.
Blunkett warned over pension plans
News Article 12 May 2005
Business leaders have told pensions secretary David Blunkett to avoid simplistic measures when dealing with the growing crisis in financial provision for old age.
