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23rd Aug 2021, 02:04
Replies: 9,802
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Posted By Al R

It was clear quite early on that Covid was...

It was clear quite early on that Covid was largely a disease of institutions. Care home residents comprised c50% of all deaths, despite making up a fraction of the population, and hospital infections...
12th Aug 2021, 10:09
Replies: 0
Views: 1,190
Posted By Al R

846 casevac TELIC 8 18 July 2006

Someone is looking for..

The pilot & co-pilot of this Royal Navy Sea King evacuating a mate 18th July 2006 OP TELIC 8. Shatt hotel to Shaibah field hospital - very late afternoon. Possibly 846.
21st Jun 2021, 22:10
Replies: 46
Views: 13,151
Posted By Al R

Lt Col jailed for fraud.

I wonder if the pension will be forfeited in some form.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9709395/Lieutenant-Colonel-one-senior-army-officers-jailed.html
21st Jun 2021, 08:27
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

Government will use the smoke of Covid to slash...

Government will use the smoke of Covid to slash and burn across the board. The danger to Sqn Ldrs now is that if they bang out having used up, say, ‘just’ 75% of an already reduced LTA, they still...
21st Jun 2021, 07:43
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

This benefit is also useful. It allows NI credits...

This benefit is also useful. It allows NI credits to be made to family members (typically grandparents) who care for family members under the age of 12 whilst mum or dad works.
...
21st Jun 2021, 07:40
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-insurance-cre...

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-insurance-credits-for-partners-of-armed-forces-personnel-overseas
21st Jun 2021, 07:39
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

If she doesn’t pay tax, the most you can...

If she doesn’t pay tax, the most you can contribute is £2880 a year before tax (which equates to £3600 a year after tax relief is applied). If someone makes £14400 a year in what is referred to as...
21st Jun 2021, 07:33
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

I see that that old perennial, the Lifetime...

I see that that old perennial, the Lifetime Allowance, is in the news again. The Times is trailing possible savage cuts down to (possibly) £800,000 or so. Stand by for a bonfire of the Squadron...
15th Jun 2021, 17:28
Replies: 144
Views: 41,119
Posted By Al R

Scuttlebutt was that the dimensions were derived...

Scuttlebutt was that the dimensions were derived from the distances apart that crops were grown in plantations.
15th Jun 2021, 17:24
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

Most ‘service wives’ have very little independent...

Most ‘service wives’ have very little independent pension provision. Starting a pension for them might ‘only’ produce 20% tax relief uplift (compared to 40% for a PAS flier) but hardly any will pay...
14th Jun 2021, 07:41
Replies: 144
Views: 41,119
Posted By Al R

Aw, big hugs.

Aw, big hugs.
14th Jun 2021, 07:38
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

Your annual statement should give you the...

Your annual statement should give you the percentage attained towards your lifetime allowance. Are you married? If so, consider the merits and pros and cons of contributing into a pension in your...
11th Jun 2021, 23:17
Replies: 144
Views: 41,119
Posted By Al R

Regt? Nightmare. I only wish I hadn’t wasted...

Regt? Nightmare. I only wish I hadn’t wasted all those years.. instead, I may have made something of my life.
8th Jun 2021, 07:53
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

I was thinking lightheartedly, and a little more...

I was thinking lightheartedly, and a little more in the abstract.

However, I do think that with the passing of time, as the concept of marriage becomes less important to many more of us, that...
8th Jun 2021, 07:02
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

I’m still waiting for the tactical divorces.

I’m still waiting for the tactical divorces.
7th Jun 2021, 10:05
Replies: 82
Views: 20,126
Posted By Al R

AFPS (Lifetime Allowance).

https://www.ft.com/content/5460e955-3c6f-46c6-bf03-94b55d5bdf33

...
18th Mar 2021, 04:35
Replies: 28
Views: 9,146
Posted By Al R

Well, this is awks. Just checked - did you...

Well, this is awks. Just checked - did you really PPRuNe in 1954? Gotta love diversity, inclusivity and tolerance.
3rd Mar 2021, 21:35
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By Al R

You’re right, but the LTA is frozen until April...

You’re right, but the LTA is frozen until April 2026, so it’s not just the current situation that’s an issue - in five years time, many more currently in affected will be within scope.

Added to...
3rd Mar 2021, 12:19
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By Al R

Yikes. Lifetime Allowance frozen until April...

Yikes. Lifetime Allowance frozen until April 2026.
28th Feb 2021, 12:31
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By Al R

It may be said that this intended measure is...

It may be said that this intended measure is unfair because it penalises those who are saving at the expense of those who have already saved. It creates a lottery.
28th Feb 2021, 11:45
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By Al R

Not to worry. I see that former pensions...

Not to worry. I see that former pensions minister, Ros Altmann, is now calling for employers to be able to take a one year freeze from contributing to DB scheme accrual. 🤦🏼‍♂️
27th Feb 2021, 07:47
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By Al R

If we get creeping inflation, and why wouldn’t...

If we get creeping inflation, and why wouldn’t we, if a pension that is linked to a final salary in increased, then more will topple over the cliff edge. Other more insidious risks are discount...
26th Feb 2021, 10:51
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By Al R

Lifetime allowance possibly frozen.

This possible measure alone
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1580x2000/e1c1490d_c8d4_43dc_a748_95bebcabd55d_6f077b6cba92183282d0a318c3307d5c9b3eb8b9.jpeg
could pull a lot more...
8th Feb 2021, 12:06
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

ONS has (this morning) announced a 21% increase...

ONS has (this morning) announced a 21% increase in government pension liabilities - including £1.2trn for unfunded defined benefit pension entitlements for public sector employees, equal to 55% of...
4th Feb 2021, 10:58
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

The risk-cost has been consigned to the...

The risk-cost has been consigned to the government down the road. In itself, it means that huge uncertainty will prevail and the cost (whatever it will be) be be transferred to those following on.
4th Feb 2021, 10:55
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

The consultation. ...

The consultation.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/958189/20210129_PRP_consultation_response_final.pdf
19th Aug 2020, 22:29
Replies: 8
Views: 2,397
Posted By Al R

Can Newark save the Beverley from the scrappy?

Very sad if it can’t.

https://bid.gilbert-baitson.co.uk/auctions/7570/ibgi10619/lot-details/de133d6c-3cbe-44b4-bf34-ac0600cb36d7
30th Jul 2020, 11:27
Replies: 99
Views: 32,327
Posted By Al R

As was pointed out on my Facebook page - we...

As was pointed out on my Facebook page - we responded by ridding ourselves of all ground based missile defence when the Cold War was won and our enemies couldn’t even fly a kite - let alone host a...
30th Jul 2020, 10:10
Replies: 99
Views: 32,327
Posted By Al R

I’m good thanks matey, hope you both are as well....

I’m good thanks matey, hope you both are as well. 👍
30th Jul 2020, 09:42
Replies: 99
Views: 32,327
Posted By Al R

How to destroy the Royal Air Force (?).

‪How to destroy the Royal Air Force.‬

‪https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/07/29/a-guide-to-destroying-the-royal-air-force/‬
20th Jul 2020, 17:49
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

MPs believe that too much of the various reliefs...

MPs believe that too much of the various reliefs and benefits granted for retirement planning (think free money/tax free cash/accrual etc) are going to those who shouldn’t be having such a large...
20th Jul 2020, 10:26
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

And as if by magic, Jo is reporting this morning...

And as if by magic, Jo is reporting this morning that the public accounts select committee has called for a wide reaching review into pension reliefs and whether the £38bn “opportunity cost” of...
19th Jul 2020, 22:54
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

Don’t think for one minute The Treasury can’t and...

Don’t think for one minute The Treasury can’t and won’t change anything if it sufficiently serves its purpose, even accrued rights. It wouldn’t be so overt as to do it obviously, all it has to do is...
19th Jul 2020, 22:39
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

Sorry, no idea. ‘Scheme rules’ seems plausible...

Sorry, no idea. ‘Scheme rules’ seems plausible though.
19th Jul 2020, 22:35
Replies: 302
Views: 128,563
Posted By Al R

Are you hoping that an abated AFPS75 income will...

Are you hoping that an abated AFPS75 income will result in a beneficial (to you) LTA (re)calculation? No, it won’t. The position is that you will be liable to two BCE at the point of initial...
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