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Waspi Women Get Stung Again?

Mar 21, 2024
Exploring the report on compensating 'Waspi women' affected by pension age changes, potential payouts, and government stance. Guest interviews with Waspi chair Angela Madden, a Money Reporter, and author Sam McAlister discussing a drama adaptation. Entertaining banter on political leaders, athleticism comparisons, and a comical Boris Johnson story. Behind-the-scenes insights into dramatizations of interviews, portraying real-life figures, and a Netflix movie release. The episode wraps up with sports banter, promotions, and a Shopify ad.
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  • Affected women should receive compensation for state pension age changes.
  • Negotiating tactics and timeline were crucial in securing the Prince Andrew interview.

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The Waspy Women Campaign for State Pension Compensation

The podcast discusses the campaign led by women born in the 1950s against the state pension age equalisation. The campaign, known as Waspy Women, highlights the impact of the change on women who weren't adequately informed, leading to financial hardships. The ombudsman's report estimated compensation costs between 3.5 to 10 billion pounds for about 3.6 million affected women.

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