Lynne
Okey doke - here's an update. Have just phoned the pensions helpline (see my first post). They can't give exact state pension predictions yet but....... they can send out an example of what you would have got under the present system compared to what you could be getting under the new system. If you phone them make sure you have your NI number to hand as you will be asked for it. I asked ...
I am in the process of collating info for those aged 60+ as to what concessions/deals may be available to them both nationally and locally. I would be really grateful for any information regarding this project especially if you know of any local concessions offered by, say, any of the trades associated with the building trade (eg plumbers, electricians), taxi services, barbers, hairdressers, oh ...
Yes, I also thought along similar lines to yourself when I read that bit.
http://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/great-sw-walks/ if you take a look at the walks shown for Torbay and East Devon you will find one due to take place in Dawlish.
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2014/03/does-osbornes-budget-herald-raid-pensioner-benefits
would that be free public transport for all those of state retirement age or only for those of state retirement age who are "most in need".
But to return to the original topic of this thread (aged 60+ free travel concessions and the variations of such provision around the UK). Seems those aged 60+ get free bus, train and ferry travel in Merseyside 'n all. http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/Tickets/concessions/Pages/60+.aspx
Amazing isn't it the info that you come across when you look into a particular subject. Of late, mine's been the UK state pension. And guess what else I've found out about it. Well, would you believe it, depending on which country the UK ex pat lives will determine whether or not their UK state pension gets index linked or not. For example: A UK woman goes to live with her son in the US. Come ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/pensions/10896342/One-million-pre-retirees-to-receive-less-than-155-flat-rate-state-pension.html
P'raps we should call him Beaker then? http://www.lbc.co.uk/which-cabinet-mp-looks-like-beaker-25304 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1313700/Now-Clegg-likens-Danny-Alexander-Beaker-Muppet.html
