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Major news - scrapping of Default Retirement age
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010
The default retirement age (DRA) will be scrapped on 1 October 2011 under proposals announced by the Government today (29 July). Full Article in Personneltoday
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Pension age 'may be raised to 68 sooner than feared'
Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010
More people are likely to have to wait until they are 68 before they can claim their state pension under Government plans to speed up increases to the retirement age, it was reported today.
Nicky Burridge, The Independent, 19th July 2010
Nicky Burridge, The Independent, 19th July 2010
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HIV infection doubles among over-50s
Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010
HIV infections among the over-50s have more than doubled in seven years, it has been revealed. The number of new cases per year recorded in England, Wales and Northern Ireland rose from 299 to 710 between 2000 and 2007, research has shown. Half were diagnosed late.....
read more ITN.co.uk, 20th July 2010
read more ITN.co.uk, 20th July 2010
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Selina's dossier on the 'blatant, malign' BBC ageism against women
Thursday, Jul 15, 2010
She was once the “golden girl” of the BBC, But a quarter of a century on, Selina Scott has declared outright war on her former employers after a bitter “final rejection” at the hands of the Corporation that once cherished her talents. The 59-year-old former Breakfast Time presenter has sent an “exhaustive” dossier detailing the “blatant and malign” ageist sexism directed at on-screen women
Jonathan Prynn in the Evening Standard, Wednesday, 14th July 2010
Jonathan Prynn in the Evening Standard, Wednesday, 14th July 2010
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Do Doctors give up on you when you get your bus pass?
Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010
Evidence grows that many over-60s get second class care....
By Victoria Lambert, Daily Mail, Tuesday 13th July 2010
By Victoria Lambert, Daily Mail, Tuesday 13th July 2010
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Emergency Budget: Phasing out default retirement age from 2011 is welcomed
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010
Emergency Budget, Phasing out default retirement age from 2011 is welcomed but the need for another consultation is questionned. Age campaigners and employer groups have welcomed the government's plan to "quickly phase out" the default retirement age.
Kat Baker, Personneltoday, 23rd June 2010
Kat Baker, Personneltoday, 23rd June 2010
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Public sector pensions: is it time to get a grip?
Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010
Thre are many reasons to welcome the mood of fiscal probity that has permeated Whitehall, following the first report from Sir Alan Budd's Office for Budget Responsibility last week......
Katia Hall, Personneltoday, 21st June 2010
Katia Hall, Personneltoday, 21st June 2010
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Default retirement age should be abolished, say two-thirds of people
Monday, Jun 21, 2010
More than two-thirds of people want to see the government abolish the default retirement age (DRA) of 65.
A survey of 1,011 people found 70% think it is wrong to let employers make their staff stop working when they reach a set age.
personneltoday, 21st June 2010
A survey of 1,011 people found 70% think it is wrong to let employers make their staff stop working when they reach a set age.
personneltoday, 21st June 2010
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Public sector pension cnotributions could rise steeply
Monday, Jun 21, 2010
Public sector workers could face a steep rise in their pension contributions as the government plans to take steps to reform the benefits.
The Daily Telegraph reports in personneltoday, 21st June 2010
The Daily Telegraph reports in personneltoday, 21st June 2010
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Final salary pension closures set to increase.
Monday, Jun 14, 2010
The wave of final salary pension scheme closures is set to worsen after new research revealed 94% of employers intend to reduce or axe their provisions.
www.personneltoday, 14th June, 2010
www.personneltoday, 14th June, 2010
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The default retirement age and age discrimination
Thursday, Jun 10, 2010
Changes to the default retirement age mean employers will have to justify their retirement ages or risk claims. The coalition government intends to phase out the default retirement age (DRA).
Personneltoday, 9th June 2010
Personneltoday, 9th June 2010
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Northern Rock to cut 650 jobs and close final salary pension scheme
Wednesday, Jun 9, 2010
Northern Rock will cut 650 jobs and close its final salary pension scheme. More than 2,000 jobs have already been lost at the bank since it was nationalised two years ago. The job cuts are thought to be a way of reducing overheads and costs, making Northern Rock more attractive to prospective buyers.....
personneltoday, 9th June 2010
personneltoday, 9th June 2010
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Employers need to educate staff on saving for pensions
Thursday, Jun 3, 2010
Two-thirds of UK adults plan to work beyond retirement age, according to a report produced by Aviva
www.personneltoday.com, Thursday 3rd June 2010
www.personneltoday.com, Thursday 3rd June 2010
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Babies are better late than never
Friday, May 28, 2010
As figures show a record number of women giving birth over 40, as Cassandra Jardine says 'this trend is no cause for alarm' Daily Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk
www.telegraph.co.uk
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BP oil spill will not affect jobs and pensions, says chief executive
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The chief executive of BP has moved to reassure staff that the financial fall-out from the oil spill in the US Gulf of Mexico will not affect their jobs and pensions. www.personneltoday.com
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Over-55s who face years of part-retirement
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
One in five will have to work at least part-time until their 70s. Becky Barrow, Daily Mail
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Life may begin at 40, but the fun really starts at 50
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Reaching the age of 50 is something of a milestone and, for most of us, it's not a terribly appealing one. Fiona Macrae, Daily Mail
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Fresh warnings were issued today about the risk of fertility treatment to older women as a 59-year-old backed out of treatment at the last minute.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Susan Tollesfsen was due to start her course at a London clinic. However, she admitted her first IVF baby nearly killed her... Mark Prigg, Science and Technology Editor, Evening Standard
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Default retirement age should be scrapped not 'phased out', equality group warns
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Plans to scrap the default retirement age 'in phases' has angered an equality group.Louisa Peacock, www.personneltoday.com
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Election TV debate puts immigration and pension funds centre stage
Friday, Apr 23, 2010
Insufficient funds for pensioners were also discussed.....personneltoday.com
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Default retirement age would be scrapped altogether under Tories and Lib Dems
Thursday, Apr 15, 2010
Two of the main three political parties have now pledged to scrap the default retirement age should they win the general election in May...personneltoday.com
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Business groups angered at Conservative pledge to scrap default retirement age
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010
The Conservative pledge to abolish DRA entirely.....has angered business groups ...personneltoday.com,
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AA pension row leads to pro-strike vote
Thursday, Apr 8, 2010
AA staff have voted to strike in a dispute over pensions.personneltoday.com
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Public sector final salary pension schemes are history say CBI
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2010
Louisa Peacock in personneltoday.com,
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National Association of Pension Funds outlines proposals
Monday, Mar 29, 2010
Workers will be able to retire on two-thirds of average earnings and defined benefit schemes will be restructured....www.personneltoday.com
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