Property News · March 11, 2017

The Falklands war hero fighting for his state pension


Roger Edwards served as a navy officer in the Falklands, and retired there. Now he feels betrayed by the UK governmentRoger Edwards risked his life for his country in the Falklands war, taking part in some of the conflict’s most hazardous operations, including the SAS raids on Pebble Island and Goose Green, and the retaking of South Georgia. So how has the UK government repaid him for his service? By freezing his state pension so it will never increase again.Edwards is 70 now, and if he lives to a ripe old age he could potentially end up being out of pocket by as much as £7,000 a year. He is one of more than 500,000 older Britons living overseas who are losing out as a result of the UK’s “frozen pensions” policy. These people’s basic state pensions don’t increase every year, as happens in the UK – they are permanently frozen at the date the individual retired or arrived in their country of residence. Many suffer financial hardship as a result, with some only getting a fraction of the current £119.30 a week full basic pension. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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