- UK political figures, including Andy Burnham, Mel Stride, Ed Davey, and Rachel Reeves, are discussing economic policy, including tax rises and growth partnerships with Europe.
- Andy Burnham must defend the triple lock to reduce pensioner poverty, as Starmer's successor faces pressure on pension policy.
- Burnham plans to challenge DWP state pension policy, seeking advice from an economist at Goldman Sachs.
The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking advice from the Office for Budget Responsibility regarding proposed increases to the state pension age.
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Updated Jul 26
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What happened
The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking advice from the Office for Budget Responsibility regarding proposed increases to the state pension age.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Department for Work and Pensions
United Kingdom government ministerial department
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Office for Budget Responsibility
an advisory non-departmental public body
Related events
- The government has announced policy changes affecting the pension age, which impacts citizens and financial planning advice.
- The government is seeking expert advice from the Office for Budget Responsibility regarding long-term forecasts on public finances and pension spending.
- The Prime Minister has hinted at future tax policy changes, while government policies are being assessed for fiscal pressures by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
- Proposing major reforms to the DWP system, comparing current proposals to those of Sir Tony Blair's administration.
- Starmer's government announced the initial move to lead a DWP benefits crackdown, involving Andy Burnham.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- birminghammail.co.ukWorkers to lose nearly £18,000 as state pension age rise brought forward
- birminghammail.co.uk