OECD brands triple lock 'most bizarre' pensions policy for a long time

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The triple lock is "one of the most bizarre policies" implemented in UK pensions for a long time according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

OECD employment, labour and social affairs directorate deputy director Mark Pearson said the policy of ratcheting up the state pension above inflation of wage growth set the UK apart from other cou...

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