State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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State pension top-up: HMRC “softens” 5 April National Insurance deadline
News There have been some changes ahead of the state pension top-up deadline on 5 April, but those wanting to backdate their National Insurance record to April 2006 still need to act quickly
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Widow’s warning: Are you missing out on up to £11,000 in inherited state pension?
If your late spouse built up contributions under the old state pension, you could be entitled to inherit a portion of it. What are the rules and are you eligible?
By Katie Williams Published
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State pension could rise to £12,600 next year - dragging millions into paying tax
The triple lock could trigger a 5.5% increase to the state pension in April 2026, economists suggest. This means the full state pension will breach the tax-free personal allowance
By Ruth Emery Published
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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 Last updated
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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 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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Pensioners to pay “retirement tax” within three years, according to state pension forecasts
The state pension is set to reach £12,592 by 2027, meaning it will exceed the tax-free personal allowance. We look at the latest forecasts, and how frozen tax thresholds affect retirees
By Ruth Emery Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: State pension and Pension Credit to rise 4.1% in April
The chancellor has confirmed that the state pension will increase in line with the triple lock, meaning the full payout will jump by £470 a year. We have all the details of how much the payments will be worth
By Ruth Emery Published
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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