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War widows to retain their pensions after remarrying

War widows to retain their pensions after remarrying

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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.

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What is the government's stance on backdating pension payments?

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What are the growing calls regarding the pension scheme?

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