Pay rise - yes, but for ALL and at the RPI rate currently around 4%, not the CPI rate which is currently somewhere around 2 - 2.5%. Ask the Government why it increases senior citizens pensions at the RPI rate and Private Pension Plans (annuities) are increased at the RPI rate! The RPI is more reflective of our household outgoings - and I understand even this does NOT include Council Tax hikes!
David Cropper
Posted on 12 Jan 2008 11:59 pm
Pay rise - yes, but for ALL and at the RPI rate currently around 4%, not the CPI rate which is currently somewhere around 2 - 2.5%. Ask the Government why it increases senior citizens pensions at the RPI rate and Private Pension Plans (annuities) are increased at the RPI rate! The RPI is more reflective of our household outgoings - and I understand even this does NOT include Council Tax hikes!