{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65f2f03e54a27c00160e744f/69d7e15acdaa3e377c166a5c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The triple lock timebomb and why UK pensions are more at risk than ever before...","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65f2f03e54a27c00160e744f/1775755326101-0916827a-5fd1-4cd1-8165-39593eb8d840.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: </p><p>https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad</p><p><br></p><p>In this week's Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope is joined by Tom Harwood and Katherine Forster to examine the growing debate around the UK state pension and the “triple lock.”</p><p><br></p><p>With Reform UK now joining other major parties in backing the policy, the discussion explores why the triple lock remains politically untouchable, despite rising concerns over its long-term cost. The panel breaks down how the system works, why it was introduced, and how it has helped reduce pensioner poverty, while also raising questions about fairness between generations.</p><p><br></p><p>They also look at the mounting financial pressures facing the UK, including the rising cost of pensions, slow economic growth, and an ageing population. Could the triple lock become unsustainable in the future? And if so, what alternatives might be considered?</p><p><br></p><p>The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated </p><p><br></p><p>#UKPension #Pension #GovernmentPension #StatePension #Economy #Finance </p><p><br></p><p>Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS</p><p><br></p><p>Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend</p>","author_name":"GB News"}