War widows to retain their pensions after remarrying

The transcript discusses the lives of war widows Kerry and Trisha, highlighting the challenges they face due to pension laws. The UK Prime Minister has announced changes to allow widows to retain their pensions if they remarry or cohabit, affecting pensions awarded between 1973 and 2005. While the changes are welcomed, they are not retrospective, leading to criticism. The economic justification for the changes is discussed, and there are calls to extend the scheme to other public servants.

What personal choice did Trisha make after her husband's death?

• She moved to another country.

• She decided to remarry.

• She chose not to remarry.

• She started a new career.

What change did the Prime Minister introduce regarding war widows pensions?

• Increased the pension amount.

• Allowed widows to keep their pension if they remarry.

• Made the pension available only to new widows.

• Extended the pension to all public servants.

How many widows are expected to benefit from the new pension law?

• Around 2000 widows

• Around 3000 widows

• Around 4000 widows

• Around 1000 widows

What is a major limitation of the new pension law?

• It does not apply to widows who remarried before the law change.

• It is only available for a limited time.

• It is not applicable to new widows.

• It only benefits widows with children.

What is being considered for the future of the pension scheme?

• Extending the scheme to other public servants.

• Reducing the eligibility age.

• Increasing the pension amount.

• Making the scheme available internationally.