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State pension to rise by £575 a year

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms 4.8% state pension increase via Triple Lock in Autumn Budget. Full new state pension rises to £12,547.60 annually.

Boy and man charged in Birmingham knife incidents

A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

State Pension to rise by 4.8% from April 2026

Millions of older state pensioners will see a £440 annual income boost from April 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the Triple Lock increase in the Autumn Budget.

Labour Confirms Triple Lock Safe in Budget

The Labour government has broken its silence to confirm the state pension Triple Lock is secure. Pat McFadden pledges commitment, projecting a £1,900 annual rise. Read the full details.

Wolverhampton double murder accused in court

Maneer Khan, 38, appears at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the murders of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali following a September shooting. A second man is charged with assisting an offender.

Pensioners born before 1953 get £440 boost

Retirees on the Basic State Pension, typically born before 1953, will see incomes rise by up to £550 next year thanks to the Triple Lock pledge. Discover how this affects you.

Younger pensioners to get £550 extra from DWP

Younger state pensioners will receive an extra £550 annually as the triple lock confirms a 4.8% rise. Discover how this impacts different pension groups and the tax implications.

State pension to rise by £575 from April 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm a £575 state pension rise for 2026/27 under the triple lock. Discover how this increase affects pensioners and the looming tax threshold issue.

State Pension Triple Lock Under Threat

The future of the state pension Triple Lock is in doubt as costs hit £12bn annually. Labour commits with caveats while Conservatives and Reform debate its future. Read the latest.

State Pension to rise by £575 next year

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% state pension increase for 2026/27. Millions to receive up to £575 extra. Find out how the triple lock affects you.

Man charged with double Wolverhampton murder

Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.

State pensioners face income tax from 2027

UK state pension set to exceed tax-free allowance by 2027, forcing retirees to pay income tax. Discover the impact of the triple lock and fiscal challenges.

Triple Lock could be replaced, says think tank

A think tank proposes replacing the state pension Triple Lock to save billions and redirect funds to youth services. Could this reshape the UK's intergenerational contract?

State Pension to rise 4.8% in 2026

Millions of UK retirees will see their State Pension increase by 4.8% from April 2026, thanks to the Triple Lock. Find out how much more you'll receive weekly and annually.

DWP told to allow early state pension access

The DWP faces calls to permit early State Pension access as the age rises to 67. Experts recommend a 12-year notice period and reduced payments for early claims. Learn the implications.

Pensioners set for extra £714 from DWP

UK state pensioners could receive an extra £714 annually by deferring claims. Learn how waiting boosts your payout by 5.8% and if this strategy suits your circumstances.

State pension rise brings tax sting for retirees

UK state pension set for a 4.8% rise, making retirees £1,300 better off. But a frozen tax allowance means many will face unexpected HMRC bills. Plan your retirement income now.

State pension to rise by £575, confirms Rachel Reeves

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm a £575 annual increase for the state pension in the November Budget. The triple lock policy means millions will see payments rise to £12,548. Discover how this affects you.

Pensioners urged to do £3,900 DWP check

State pensioners are urged to check for a £3,900 DWP benefit ahead of a 4.8% Triple Lock increase next April. Expert advice on managing winter costs.

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