We critically examine the Conservative Party’s “Triple Lock Plus” policy, which proposes increasing the tax-free personal allowance for pensioners in line with the highest of earnings, inflation, or 2.5%. While the policy aims to provide financial security for retirees, it raises significant concerns about intergenerational equity and long-term economic sustainability. We explore the potential costs, […]
Chart of the Week
Auto-enrolment had the foresight to address a problem that forthcoming generations will experience, whilst simultaneously easing the burden of the future state. This week’s chart assesses its impact, as well as potential improvements we may see in the future.