State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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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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State pension errors: HMRC contacts thousands of women over missing payments
News HMRC has sent out 325,000 letters so far. The average underpayment is £5,400 - could you be affected?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Will Labour raise the state pension age?
A government in need of cutting expenditure could be tempted to hike the state pension age. We look at whether it could rise higher and faster than currently planned
By Ruth Emery Published
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
It is loved by pensioners but expensive for the taxpayer. We look at some triple lock alternatives.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
The state pension age has been rising as people live longer. When will it next go up and will you still be working in your 70s?
By Katie Williams Published
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How much state pension will I get?
Advice Several factors determine how much state pension you'll get when you hit retirement age. Here's how to work out exactly what your entitlement is.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What is the UK state pension triple lock? Government retirement policy explained
Explainer The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. We’ve explained how much the policy uprates pensions, and what its future is.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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State pension will rise by £460 in April wage data suggests
Triple lock will result in an above average rise in pension payments next year after wages increased by 4%
By Chris Newlands Published