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Commentary submitted by Tom Selby in their own words.
Back to profileTony Blair Institute calls for end to triple lock ahead of pensions overhaul
A state pension which rises faster than wages and inflation over time can’t be sustained indefinitely without massive cutbacks elsewhere.
Reeves: PM and I decided ‘as a team’ not to hike income tax
The Chancellor does not need to be a passenger when it comes to pension tax speculation.
Cash Isa limit cut may not encourage people to invest, finance expert says
The slightly bizarre, back-of-a-cigarette-packet approach to ISA reform is deeply concerning.
Reeves signals tax rises being considered at Budget during Saudi Arabia visit
The fact the Chancellor is even contemplating breaking a key manifesto pledge on income tax rates shows just how precarious the economic situation is at the moment.
Government should not cut cash Isa allowance, says Treasury Committee
All this would do is hardwire the barriers that currently exist between Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs.