Wage differentials.

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PinkFruitbat · 19/09/2026 08:51

The graduate premium has eroded and wage differentials compressed. Is this the socialist utopia you dreamed of?

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Differentforgirls · 22/09/2026 13:59

PinkFruitbat · 21/09/2026 17:11

That would make for an interesting poll.

I suspect most people would consider ‘people on benefits’ to include pensioners.

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That's because most people don't know the difference between contributory benefits (entitlements) and means tested benefits.

Imdunfer · 22/09/2026 14:12

PinkFruitbat · 22/09/2026 12:51

Please do explain how I can pay extra to get more State Pension. That sounds great!

Not sure I fancy deferring it beyond my current SP age of 68 though…

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I was given a choice between having a 30 years payments pension or paying to bring mine up to the new 35 years pension. £5000 for an extra £800 a year for someone with another 20 years life expectancy, no brainer.

You can also defer your start date to get paid more.

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PinkFruitbat · 22/09/2026 21:30

very sensible. I have 31years, so 4 left for full SP (assuming no big changes - and I’m not ruling that out!)

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