Negative inflation from Covid-19 'could see the end of the triple lock'

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 2 min read

A slump in inflation caused by economic damage from the coronavirus could pave the way for the abolition of the state pension ‘triple lock’, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).

The firm modelled the likely level of inflation over the coming months based on three economic scenarios - whether the economy is ‘stuck in the doldrums', ‘steady as she goes' or enjoying a ‘bounce...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

More on Investment

Partner Insight: A thoughtful approach to private markets

Partner Insight: A thoughtful approach to private markets

The People's Pension's Dan Mikulskis discusses how private markets can drive long-term growth for pension schemes, but only if costs are controlled.

Dan Mikulskis, The People's Pension
clock 24 February 2025 • 2 min read
Chancellor sets out plans to move to T+1 standard for settling securities trades

Chancellor sets out plans to move to T+1 standard for settling securities trades

Move will bring UK in line with international markets and come into force from 2027

Jonathan Stapleton
clock 19 February 2025 • 2 min read
Partner Insight: LGPS - Going for gold ?

Partner Insight: LGPS - Going for gold ?

In the first of two articles, the World Gold Council attempt to demystify gold as an investable asset for LGPS funds.

World Gold Council
clock 19 February 2025 • 6 min read
Trustpilot