Originally Posted by dippy

As far as I am concerned if I work and pay for a pension then I am entitled to annual increases irrespective of where I choose to live on retirement. I accept that the decision is made but believe firmly that it isnt reasonable and another example of a government who just doesnt care! Without going into details I'm just a working class guy that has done okay but still has to work..... my income tax bill from all sources is close to £50,000 this year...... I pay 41% tax on the entirety of a pension from a previous employer. Are you really telling me that I havent earned a state retirement pension with a reasonable increase every year? I think I have done my bit as most others have.....

Originally Posted by GagainPEI

I actually find the term "bleating" slightly, but only slightly, offensive. What on earth has this little old lady said that was so offensive, dear dbd33?

Originally Posted by jimf

The government, probably correctly, appears to take the view that spending the money in the UK rather than overseas will be more productive in terms of votes for them.

Originally Posted by R I C H

If your income tax bill is that high, you don't need a state pension. Distribute it to the less well off.