Calls to scrap state pension triple lock perk
Experts urge DWP to replace the triple lock with a 'double lock', removing the minimum 2.5% rise. Analysis reveals the long-term cost to taxpayers and impact on pensioners.
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Five Key Pension Changes Coming in 2026
State Pension to rise by 4.8% in April 2026, bringing a £574 annual hike. Discover all five major changes, including the pension age increase and new dashboard launch.
State Pension to increase by £575 in April 2026
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by up to £575 from April 2026, thanks to the triple lock. Find out how much you'll get and the debate surrounding the policy's future.
DWP urged to intervene over state pension tax letters
The DWP faces calls to clarify tax rules as the Triple Lock pushes state pensions near the tax threshold. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged retirees won't be taxed on this income. Read the full analysis.
Pensioners face 24-day wait for payments until January
Pension savers initiating transfers in December face a 24-day wait, with funds not moving until January. Experts warn of 'real frustration' and call for urgent industry reforms.
Pre-2016 pensioners get £9,615 DWP boost
State pensioners who retired before 2016 are set for a £9,615 annual payment increase from April. However, experts warn the frozen tax threshold could pull many into income tax by 2027.
New State Pension Age Dates for Those Born After 1959
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
State pension to rise by 4.8%, giving £575 extra
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% state pension increase, adding £575 a year for millions. The move follows the triple lock but sparks a furious political row. Read the full details.
State Pension to rise 4.8% for 13 million in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms an above-inflation state pension increase of 4.8% from April 2026, impacting millions. Discover the triple lock changes and what it means for you.
Pensioners born before 1953 get £439 state pension rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms an above-inflation 4.8% state pension rise for 13 million pensioners from next April. Find out how much extra you'll get.
State pension shortfall hits £1,865 a year
New figures reveal a £1,865 annual gap in state pension payments. Discover how the Triple Lock protects retirees and why the pension still falls short of a basic living standard.
State pension confirmed to rise to £12,547 in 2026
Millions of UK pensioners will see payments rise by hundreds of pounds from April 2026, with the full new state pension reaching £12,547. Find out how the triple lock affects you.
HMRC breaks silence on pensioner tax allowance petition
The government has rejected calls to double the Personal Tax Allowance for state pensioners, citing cost and targeting issues. Over 30,000 signed the petition.
Pension Warning: 25 Million Face Inadequate Income
A former Pensions Minister warns that replacing the Triple Lock could plunge 25 million retirees into financial hardship. Read the stark analysis from industry experts.
DWP told to end state pension triple lock
A major think tank says the state pension triple lock should be scrapped to fund measures aimed at helping struggling working-class boys. Read the full report.
State pension triple lock increase could backfire, experts warn
Labour's 4.1% state pension hike faces a fiscal threat from rising unemployment and a shrinking tax base. Experts warn the policy could backfire. Read the full analysis.
Over-80s can claim extra £422 monthly from DWP
Pensioners aged 80+ receiving a low basic State Pension may qualify for a monthly top-up of up to £422.80 from the DWP. Check your eligibility now.
DWP may be forced to raise state pension age to 80
The state pension age could be hiked to 80 by the 2070s to keep the system sustainable, new analysis reveals. Discover the pressures and potential reforms facing UK pensions.
Older state pensioners get £440 boost from triple lock
Pensioners on the old basic state pension will see a £440 annual rise from April 2026, while those on the new system get £575. Find out if you're eligible and how the triple lock works.
Older pensioners to get £440 extra in 2026 state pension rise
Pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 annual increase from April 2026 under the triple lock. Discover how the two-tier system affects payments and the future of the policy.
State pension age rising to 67 from 2026
Major changes to the UK state pension age will start in 2026, affecting millions. Find out if you'll have to work longer and how to plan your finances.
State pensioners to receive £575 extra next year
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.
Pensioners Face Tax on State Pension Due to Triple Lock
Rising State Pension values, driven by the Triple Lock, could soon push retirees over the frozen tax threshold. Martin Lewis's Cash ISA tip may offer a solution. Learn how to protect your income.
Pensioners face tax on state pension as Triple Lock rises
UK state pensioners with small private incomes face HMRC tax demands. The Triple Lock pushes pensions close to the frozen tax-free allowance, creating a political dilemma. Read the key facts.
Pensioners face tax demands due to Triple Lock
Due to the Triple Lock, state pensioners with modest private pensions could soon receive tax demands from HMRC as incomes near the personal allowance threshold. Discover the implications.
Over 80s get £422 monthly pension boost from DWP
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
Petition: Match Triple Lock for Old & New State Pensions
A new petition urges the DWP to apply the Triple Lock increase equally to both pension types, arguing the current gap is unfair. Chancellor confirms commitment.
State pension payments issued early for Christmas
The DWP confirms early state pension payments of at least £704 before Christmas due to bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and how your NI number affects it.
DWP brings forward state pension for Christmas holidays
State pension payments due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will arrive early. Check the new dates and learn how the Triple Lock affects you in April.
State pension weekly increase for pre-1953 retirees
Pensioners born before 1953 will receive a £8.45 weekly state pension increase from April 2026 due to the triple lock. Discover the financial impact.
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