Djuna Thurley

Pension Policy Specialist at the House of Commons; tweeting on pensions and related issues

[Djuna Thurley @PensionsBTS]

@A_Meakin @LucindaMaer @SheffieldHosp Congratulations Alex!!! Look forward to seeing you both on zoom!

[Commons Library @commonslibrary]

Inflation has been rising in the UK since early 2021. Benefits are usually updated each April in line with inflation, but this prolonged period of inflation has resulted in a reduction in the real value of benefits payments. Find out more: https://t.co/2olMARfDHp

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

Catching up on the interesting @CommonsWorkPen session this morning about saving for later life, looks like the transcript will be worth a read

https://t.co/BY2Mz8AMjH

[Djuna Thurley @PensionsBTS]

@olihawkins @ftdata Congratulations Oli!

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

Two mentions of pensions in the Queen's Speech:

- Giving up to £300 in winter fuel payments to people of state pension age

- Draft Audit Bill improving protection against risk to pensions

Though a there are few other pension things to look out for (1/3)

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

Our paper on the reform of pension tax relief has been updated today.

It covers:

- Changes to the limits on tax relief
- Future changes to claiming relief for low earners
- Some of the more widely debated options for reform

https://t.co/kZMzocgTBd

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

My colleague has written a new briefing on the gender pension gap.

In the UK there is no official measure for the gender pension gap, but most measures find it is wider than the gender pay gap, whether you measure incomes or wealth. https://t.co/T3WSvCRWaQ

[Roger Tyers @RogerTyersUK]

This @commonslibrary Insight had over 50k views last week! 🤯

To learn about the new rules for driving whilst using a phone (which came into force on 25 March), you might want to read it yourself*

*Not whilst driving 😉🚗🚫📞

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

We've updated our briefing looking at the Universities Superannuation scheme to include the changes being made in April https://t.co/xsTDeGGkNB

[Dr Alexandra Meakin @A_Meakin]

The brilliant Richard Kelly has updated the @commonslibrary briefing on Restoration and Renewal ahead of Monday's @CommonsPAC hearing. As ever, an excellent summary of where things stand: https://t.co/Wd2jckO9jQ #WestminsterRR

[Work & Pensions Committee @CommonsWorkPen]

Tomorrow we're taking more evidence on the rising cost of living. We'll hear from:

- Jack Monroe @BootstrapCook
- @MorganVine_ (@IndependentAge)
- Peter Smith (@NEA_UKCharity)
- Economists and policy experts

The session will be livestreamed below 👇

https://t.co/3mJDNxZUWS

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

On Fridays MPs often debates Private Members Bills. Today will be the remaining stages of @margaretferrier ‘s Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill. We’ve prepared a briefing paper on its background an progress so far https://t.co/eEgXnsuSl9

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

I’ll be following @CommonsWorkPen this morning who are holding their first evidence session this morning on Saving for Later Life https://t.co/xYkYnLomIk

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

Several MPs have tabled amendments to the Bill. The debate is being broadcast live now on Parliament TV https://t.co/DcCeUcRBPm

[James Mirza-Davies @DaviesMirza]

This afternoon is the remaining stages of the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill in the House of Commons.

https://t.co/XkVtdr013i

[Antony Seely @TaxBTS]

The @commonslibrary is recruiting a new research specialist on tax policy. Having worked here for many years, I can say wholeheartedly the Library is a brilliant place to work! Details are here: https://t.co/uDMR8phNGI

[Commons Library @commonslibrary]

Employers have auto-enrolled jobholders into pension schemes since 2012. What are the issues with automatic enrolment? Read our briefing ahead of today's debate. https://t.co/eZllbfJ1Et

[Djuna Thurley @PensionsBTS]

Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill has its Second Reading in Commons tomorrow @Commons Library Briefing paper here: https://t.co/mMNPepqtLG

[Djuna Thurley @PensionsBTS]

Background to today's strike action on university pensions in @commonslibrary paper #USS https://t.co/1uHsphkFKZ