Funding is key issue for levelling up, say analysts Policy experts have broadly welcomed the Levelling Up White Paper, but questioned whether there would be enough money to achieve its aims. The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022
Levelling-up plan will change country’s economic geography, says Gove The Government’s paper for improving opportunities outside the south-east of England is expected on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
Levelling up efforts could fail the poorest, IFS warns A focus on place over poverty could prevent the government from achieving its aims of boosting life chances for all citizens, a leading economic think tank has warned The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
Pension savers ‘could lose thousands of pounds by not moving older pots’ Some older pensions risk being poor value for money as the fees charged are often relatively high, the IFS warned Wales Online · Feb 1, 2022
Older people working longer due to recent State Pension age changes putting retirement on hold By mid-2021, the male employment rate at age 65 rose to 42% and the female rate to 31%. Daily Record · Jan 25, 2022
DWP State Pension: Low earners ‘more likely to work for longer due to rising age’ Combined, 65-year-olds are working an additional 1.8 million hours per week Nottingham Post · Jan 25, 2022
Low earners ‘more likely to work for longer due to rising state pension age’ Sharp increases in employment at the age of 65 have been seen in poorer areas in particular, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said. The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy lauds IFS officers for forest cover feat VIJAYAWADA: Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday lauded the Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers for their service. It may be noted that AP was at top in increasing forest cover according to India State of Forest Report-2021 (ISFR). The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022