Growing the UK pension pot: The case for privatisation

16 October 2014
Research

Growing the UK pension pot: The case for privatisation

Philip Booth and Kristian Niemietz
16 October 2014

The current state pension system risks under-delivering for future generations and overstretching the public purse

Summary: The system of contracting out of state pensions – a form of pension privatisation – operated very successfully in … Continue reading “Growing the UK pension pot: The case for privatisation”

Reviving contracting out of pensions will boost financial security in retirement

16 October 2014
Welfare

Reviving contracting out of pensions will boost financial security in retirement

16 October 2014

Reviving contracting-out of the state pension will benefit millions in retirement

The current state pension system risks under-delivering for future generations and overstretching the public purse. Reviving the option of contracting-out … Continue reading “Reviving contracting out of pensions will boost financial security in retirement”

IEA slams London Health Commission’s calls on public health

15 October 2014
Government and Institutions

IEA slams London Health Commission’s calls on public health

15 October 2014

Mark Littlewood comments on the recommendations of the London Health Commission report

Commenting on recommendations from the London Health Commission report, such as smoke-free parks and mandatory traffic-light labelling on restaurant menus, Mark … Continue reading “IEA slams London Health Commission’s calls on public health”