State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Should the state pension be means-tested?
Opinion Means testing the state pension would prove vastly complicated and intrusive, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Last updated
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State pension on track for another big boost – how much could you get?
The state pension could rise by around £600 next year, experts suggest. But the tax burden is rising too.
By Katie Williams Published
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How to boost your state pension by looking after the grandkids this summer
Advice Grandparents can earn extra National Insurance credits by providing summer childcare while schools are closed. Here is what you need to know.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Conservative manifesto state pension plan: what is the triple lock plus? Rishi Sunak policy explained
Explainer The triple lock plus policy has been touted by Rishi Sunak as a tax cut for pensioners. But experts say it could still lead to retirees paying tax, and push the state pension age up.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Almost 2.5 million retirees will pay tax on state pension despite triple lock plus policy, says Steve Webb
The former pensions minister argues that the Conservatives’ claim that pensioners will never pay income tax on their state pension is incorrect. We look at the figures.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Conservatives predict state pension will hit £13,200 by 2029
The UK state pension will reach £13,200 by the end of the next parliament, thanks to the triple lock, according to the Tories. We look at how inflation will affect the forecasts.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Labour confirms commitment to state pension triple lock - but two problems remain
Keir Starmer has promised to keep the triple lock if Labour wins the general election. We look at how the Labour pledge differs to the Conservatives’ “triple lock plus” - and why two problems still remain for Starmer
By Ruth Emery Published
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Working households exposed to higher inflation than retirees – is the triple lock justified?
High inflation has thrown the triple lock into focus in recent years, with critics calling the measure unfair and expensive. Are they right?
By Katie Williams Published
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Alternatives to the state pension triple lock
Is the state pension triple lock on borrowed time? We look at the alternatives.
By Katie Williams Published