State pension age changes: What you need to know
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 between 2026-2028. Learn how this affects retirement plans and why further rises are being considered.
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State pension age rises to 67 from 2026
The DWP confirms the state pension qualifying age will increase to 67 between 2026 and 2028, impacting thousands. Expert warns future hikes could accelerate.
Pensioners to get £2,964 extra as state pension rises 4.8%
Millions of UK pensioners born after 1951 will receive an extra £2,964 next year as the state pension rises by 4.8%. Find out how the triple lock impacts your payments.
Pension Tax Plan Sparks 'Unfair' Row for 2.5m
A million pensioners may avoid income tax under a Labour plan, but ex-minister Steve Webb calls it 'unfair' to 2.5m already paying. Read the full analysis.
Martin Lewis Urges Pensioners to Check 6-Year NI Rule
Martin Lewis warns state pensioners they have just six years to top up National Insurance contributions. Check now to see if you can boost your pension by thousands.
Former Wolves player's wine bar could lose licence
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, faces a licence review after further late-night breaches. The council cites a 'blatant disregard' for rules. Read the full story.
State pension to rise by £1,900 under triple lock pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension will increase by up to £1,900 by 2029. Labour commits to triple lock for entire Parliament. Get the latest on your pension.
State pension paid early for Christmas 2025
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive payments early this week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out the new dates and what the 4.8% April rise means for you.
State pension increase of £575 confirmed for 2026/27
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £11 a week next year. Find out how the Triple Lock policy is boosting incomes for those who retired after 2016.
Pensioners face tax hit as thresholds frozen under Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget reforms, with frozen income tax thresholds, are set to push retirees with modest savings into paying tax. Experts warn of fiscal drag and inheritance tax implications.
State pension payment dates change for Christmas
Thousands of UK pensioners on the basic rate will get their £706 payment early this week due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check your payment date now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Triple cop killer Harry Roberts dies aged 89
Harry Roberts, one of Britain's longest-serving prisoners for the 1966 Shepherd's Bush murders of three police officers, has died. Read the full story of the crime that shocked a nation.
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.
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 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.
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