A nurse sits in an elderly woman’s house in Richmond

Irene: And now just tell me your job again?

Marian: Long-term care. I’m going to ask you a few questions.

Irene: And have I offered you some tea?

Marian: I’ve finished a cup already, Mrs Good. I’m going to ask you some questions about your hip.
 

It’s untenable to have a normal retirement age in public-sector schemes that is significantly different from the state retirement age

Brian Bailey, Director of pensions, West Midlands Pension Fund and member of High Pay Commission