

The other type – “defined contribution” (DC) pensions funds are what pretty much everyone in the UK (apart from Government workers) puts their money into for a future pension. For all but government employees (some 5.5 million), these salary-based pensions are almost all now unavailable and therefore the funds are closed to new members. Employers deem them too expensive, hence their closure. There are now two types of pension fund in the UK – the large, legacy funds which support “defined benefit” (DB) pensions offered by UK employers over the past fifty years.

The general public expect them to produce reliable high-value pensions for retirement, and the Government also expects them to support British industry and entrepreneurship, and more recently, the green energy transition. Serve topped with a poached egg and oven-roasted tomatoes.Much is asked or expected of UK pension funds. Add the rest of the oil and cook the remaining patties, keeping the first batch warm in the oven.

Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and gently fry 4 of the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to chill. Dust the worktop and your hands with the flour, then form the mixture into small, round patties about 2cm thick. Combine well then leave to cool.ĭivide the mixture into 8. Mix in the salad onions, cheese, rosemary and theĬooked cabbage. Add the butter then season and mash until smooth. Drain the potatoes in a colander then return them to the pan. Steam the cabbage over the pan for the last 4-5 minutes until just tender, or microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Cook for 5 minutes then add the sweet potatoes and continue cooking for a further 9-10 minutes until tender. Place a lid on the pan and bring to the boil. Put the white potatoes in a pan and cover with a little cold water.
