UPGRADING PENSION
I have been living in Thailand for 9 years married to a Thai Lady. Life is good. The recent devaluation of the British Pound has however put a strain on my finances. My UK Pension is frozen at 2008 level. I want to return to the UK for the 6 months required to upgrade my pension and then return to Thailand. Has anyone done this. Are there hidden traps. Is proof of living for 6 months in UK a problem. Can I leave UK for a visit to Europe during the 6 months or will this cause problems etc etc
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If I were you I'd get advice from the International Pension Centre.
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Originally Posted by Editha
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If I were you I'd get advice from the International Pension Centre.
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Bad luck.
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I was involved in the campaign started by pensioners resident mainly in South Africa to "unfreeze" pensions. We raised a legal action against HMG and took it all the way. We failed. The Yanks are right "You can't fight City Hall."
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Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12405332)
I was involved in the campaign started by pensioners resident mainly in South Africa to "unfreeze" pensions. We raised a legal action against HMG and took it all the way. We failed. the Yanks are right "You can't fight City Hall."
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So why are German pensions paid in full regardless of what country the recipient is in ?
This is a political question and a reflection of the attitude of the Mandarins in Whitehall and the Muppets in Westminster. We spend our money on aircraft carriers with no aircraft and aggressive foreign wars. i would sooner fund decent pensions. |
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Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12405351)
So why are German pensions paid in full regardless of what country the recipient is in ?
This is a political question and a reflection of the attitude of the Mandarins in Whitehall and the Muppets in Westminster. We spend our money on aircraft carriers with no aircraft and aggressive foreign wars. i would sooner fund decent pensions. |
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Paying tax is our subscription to membership of a civilised society
Incidentally Germany manages to get by in the modern world without Trident. |
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Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12405365)
Paying tax is our subscription to membership of a civilised society
Incidentally Germany manages to get by in the modern world without Trident. |
Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12405332)
I was involved in the campaign started by pensioners resident mainly in South Africa to "unfreeze" pensions. We raised a legal action against HMG and took it all the way. We failed. The Yanks are right "You can't fight City Hall."
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The old ones are the best - just like jokes ! By the way Brit - I notice that Berlrlin manages too without any aircraft carriers. But then their imperial delusions were ended in 1945. London;s imperial illusions should have ended in February 1942 but lived on
Never mind REJOICE - we will soon have BLUE PASSPORTS ! |
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Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12405421)
The old ones are the best - just like jokes ! By the way Brit - I notice that Berlrlin manages too without any aircraft carriers. But then their imperial delusions were ended in 1945. London;s imperial illusions should have ended in February 1942 but lived on
Never mind REJOICE - we will soon have BLUE PASSPORTS ! :rolleyes: |
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While on the topic -- I'm unclear whether it has yet been decided whether the UK state pension increases will continue for pensioners living in the EU. This is of great significance to a French friend of mine who has lived in the UK for more then 40 years, but wants to retire in Normandy, where she can care for her father.
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Originally Posted by Editha
(Post 12405476)
While on the topic -- I'm unclear whether it has yet been decided whether the UK state pension increases will continue for pensioners living in the EU. This is of great significance to a French friend of mine who has lived in the UK for more then 40 years, but wants to retire in Normandy, where she can care for her father.
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