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Will Labour cut the 25% pension tax-free cash in the Autumn Budget?
The chancellor is said to be considering reducing the maximum amount of tax-free cash that pension savers can take. Should you take your money now just in case?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What is the state pension triple lock?
Explainer The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. But what is the triple lock - and what does its future hold?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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State pension set to rise by 4.1% next April – how much could you get?
The full new state pension should increase by £473 thanks to the triple lock, bringing it to just under £12,000 a year. But this will be offset by the removal of the winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Will Labour change the rules on pension tax relief?
Pension tax relief costs the government almost £50 billion a year – but new reports suggest cuts are off the table at the upcoming Budget
By Katie Williams Last updated
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State pension underpayments: ombudsman to investigate underpayments for married women
Tens of thousands of married women pensioners could get back millions in state pension arrears following a campaign that has led to an ombudsman investigation for a number of cases
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Frozen state pensions: thousands of expats receive just £3,000 a year
More than 450,000 pensioners who retire abroad have their state pension “frozen” when they leave the UK. Will Labour change the rules and end this “injustice”?
By Ruth Emery Published
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11 reasons you need to register for self-assessment before 5 October
There are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment. But you’ll need to act fast to meet the 5 October deadline
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Advice More than two in five savers have lost track of thousands of pounds in pensions, ISAs and savings accounts. We explain how to trace lost accounts and pensions, and what your options are.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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Retirees lose out on £13,000 by not shopping around for best annuity deal
Pensioners are potentially missing out on thousands of pounds worth of income in retirement by failing to shop around. We explain how to get the best annuity deal
By Ruth Emery Last updated