National Pensions Debate
Our society is ageing. This is great news because people are living longer, but as a result we need to make changes to our pensions system to ensure that tomorrow’s older people receive a fair and adequate retirement income. It is vital that the changes we make produce a lasting solution and we have been asking what you think in order to help us make decisions that we can all have confidence in. Focusing on the broad package of reforms put forward by the independent Pensions Commission, the National Pensions Debate has gathered the views of thousands of people through public events, an online Debate and via stakeholder events. These views have played an important role in helping to inform the Government’s White Paper on Pensions Reform.
Find out more about the Governments white paper on Pensions Reform - 'Security in retirement: towards a new pensions system'.
Results from the Debate – What You Said
Here we publish the Final report on the National Pensions Debate, which concluded at the end of March and featured the National Pensions Day, the largest event of its kind ever undertaken in the UK. The Debate had thousands of people taking part in an online survey and the National Pensions Day included over 1000 members of the public taking part in simultaneous, satellite-linked events spanning six locations.
This comprehensive report provides analysis of the voting results from all 6 locations. as well as results of the online Debate. And thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute!
Read more about the National Pensions Day.
Myths and Facts
Do you know your pensions myths from your facts? Do you want to find out more about how our current pensions system works and why it needs to change? Try this short quiz to see if you know the key facts that underpinned The National Pensions Debate.