
Episode #12
Can the UK Afford to Grow Old? Rethinking Pensions, Immigration & Growth
<p>Can the UK afford its ageing population?</p><p>In this episode, Ross and Fede explore one of Britain’s biggest long-term challenges: fewer workers supporting a growing number of retirees. With pension costs rising, birth rates falling and economic growth stagnating, does the UK need a completely new approach?</p><p>They debate two unconventional policy proposals:</p><p>• Gradually replacing universal state pensions with stronger personal savings, financial education and targeted support<br />• Using wealth taxes and public investment to fund housing, renewable energy and British startups<br />• Creating a flexible visa that attracts young workers while rewardin...



