The Queen today confirmed the coalition government will legislate for the phasing out of the default retirement age (DRA) and set a timetable for raising the state pension age, depending on the outcome of a review.
The Queen said the government will also restore the link between earnings and the state pension. This applies to England, Scotland and Wales. It is understood the department for business - rather than the Department for Work and Pensions - will lead discussions on the DRA. EEF head of employment policy David Yeandle says he'd be "surprised" if Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable didn't take a view on the issue. He adds: "At the end of the day, I suppose it will come down to who wins the day when they [DWP and business ministers] are sat round the cabinet table." Yeandle ...
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