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A comfortable retirement – once heralded as your golden years – is slipping further and further out of reach. Despite consecutive governments defending the “triple lock” and a recent bump in the state pension, pensioners are feeling the pinch more than ever. Those who are more concerned, however, are workers left pondering the question: will I ever get to retire?
Elsewhere, last week, Telegraph Travel brought you a ranking of the best London boroughs to visit. Many of our readers were curious about those at the bottom of the pile. Below, Greg Dickinson, Senior Travel Writer, breaks down the 10 “worst” boroughs, and why they are still worth visiting. Chris Evans, Telegraph Editor | |
We believe in freedom Free press. Free speech. Free markets. If you share these values, join us today. |  | Mattie Brignal Senior Money Reporter | The maths of the state pension stopped adding up a long time ago.
The system is buckling under the weight of its own contradictions with a dwindling pool of workers being asked to support a growing number of elderly recipients.
Politicians desperate for a solution have two big levers to pull: reducing the generosity of payments, or raising the age at which people can claim them.
Labour – like the five governments that preceded it – is slavishly committed to the “triple lock” which guarantees retirees a bumper pay rise each year. So that leaves tinkering with the state pension age – currently 66 and set to rise to 67 next year, and to 68 by 2046.
But the consensus in policy circles is that this increase is nowhere near fast enough to keep the system afloat.
I spoke to former pensions ministers who have grappled with this thorny issue first hand. The conclusions make for grim reading, especially for the younger generations who face decades of watching as their mirage-like retirement date recedes into the distance.
Read the full piece here ➤ | | Recently, editors on the travel desk carried out a comprehensive analysis of London’s 32 boroughs, to see which one offered the best overall visitor experience.
They considered everything, from Michelin-starred restaurants to green space, cinemas to population density. With dozens of data points taken into account, Richmond-upon-Thames took the top spot ahead of Westminster, and Camden.
Hundreds of Telegraph readers commented on the piece, and many asked: what about the boroughs that finished towards the bottom of the list?
In this follow-up piece, Senior Travel Writer Greg Dickinson takes the microscope to the 10 “worst” London boroughs, according to our study. He explains why they ranked so low, and sheds light on the redeeming features they possess.
With National Trust properties, extravagant temples, Grade I-listed mansions, Premier League football teams and fine independent breweries, it turns out there’s plenty to enjoy in London’s less celebrated boroughs.
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| Andrew Baker’s Saturday Quiz |
Gather round for the latest instalment of my Saturday quiz.
You can find the answers at the end of the newsletter. - The astronomer Edmond Halley was born on this date in 1656. How many visits of the comet named after him did Halley observe?
- The Comet was the world’s first commercial jet airliner. By which British firm was it designed and built?
- The gemstone called jet is associated with which English coastal town?
- A sapphire wedding anniversary represents how many years of marriage?
- The music for the opera The Marriage of Figaro, first performed in 1786, was written by which composer?
| A double carb kind of night Let’s all make pasta and Parmesan bread | Pane criminale (Parmesan garlic bread) |  | Eleanor Steafel Feature writer and recipe columnist | Let’s begin with tonight’s dinner, and I think it’s a night for a simple but elegant pasta. Something like this maltagliati with squash, chilli, parsley and lots of Parmesan. It’s tempting to double carb this and and make Samin Nosrat’s pane criminale (Parmesan garlic bread) to go with it, or if it’s a tart salad you’re craving alongside those silky pasta sheets, why not try this one made with bitter leaves, chestnuts and little nuggets of sausage (more salads should feature nuggets of sausage) in a mustardy, white balsamic dressing.
| Irish potato bread with hot-smoked salmon, poached egg and herb cream sauce | Then there’s tomorrow’s breakfast to consider. Irish potato bread could be a winner, with smoked salmon and poached eggs. Or if something sweet is in order, try these ricotta hotcakes with honey.
And if your Sunday afternoon requires a treat, Diana’s upside-down pecan cake with its caramelised maple syrup topping is seriously good.
Happy cooking, and see you next Saturday!
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The solution to yesterday’s clue was AMENDMENT. Come back tomorrow for the answer to today’s puzzle. | | Thank you for reading. Have a fulfilling day and I hope to see you tomorrow. Chris Evans, Editor
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