Tony Blair think tank suggests replacement for ‘rigid’ state pension triple lock in major overhaul

• The Tony Blair Institute has proposed scrapping the state pension's triple lock and replacing the entire system with a "Lifespan Fund" in a major overhaul.
• The think tank argues the current state pension, established in 1948, is "outdated, increasingly unaffordable, and too rigid" for contemporary lifestyles.
• The triple lock, which guarantees annual state pension increases, is deemed unaffordable by critics, with the TBI stating it cannot continue after the next election.
• The report warns that the cost of the state pension could rise by an additional £85 billion annually by 2070, as the number of pensioners is projected to increase significantly.
• The proposed "Lifespan Fund" would allow individuals to build entitlement through various life activities and offer flexibility in when and how they access their pension, with payments adjusted based on age and health.

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Scrap ‘unaffordable’ state pension triple lock, urges Tony Blair