State Pensions
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How much state pension will I get?
Advice The full new state pension is currently £203.85 per week - but what you receive will depend on a number of factors. We look at how to work out exactly how much state pension you will get and when.
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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What is the state pension triple lock?
The triple lock gets a lot of mentions in the political arena, and millions of pensioners rely on it to boost their income each year. But how does it work exactly and could it be scrapped in future?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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State pension gap: £2,600 shortfall to secure “basic retirement”
The state pension will rise 8.5% in April, reaching £11,502 a year. But that is still some way below the amount of money needed for a basic retirement income.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Thousands of pensioners to be dragged into income tax net due to state pension boost
An extra 650,000 pensioners will have to start paying income tax as a result of next April’s 8.5% state pension increase
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Autumn Statement: state pension to jump 8.5% from April as triple lock is honoured
Pensioners will see a second straight large hike to state pension payments, going up 8.5% next year under the triple lock system
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Inflation fall piles pressure on government over state pension triple lock decision. Is a 8.5% rise still on the cards?
The big drop in inflation to 4.6% raises questions over whether an 8.5% rise in the state pension will be honoured in April, as critics argue it wouldn’t be fair or sustainable.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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State pension set to rise by 8.5% next year as wages grow above inflation
The state pension is set to jump by 8.5% in April as wages go up – but is the triple lock sustainable?
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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State pension underpayments: HMRC to contact thousands of women over £1.3bn missing payments
News An estimated 200,000 women have missed out on state pension payments with underpayments totalling £1.3bn due to government errors. While HMRC is contacting those affected, not everyone will get the letter and you may have to take action to ensure you do not miss out.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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State pension top-up deadline extended again to April 2025
Pensions Spending just over £907 to purchase NI credits could add £7,740 a year to your pension pot – and now the government has extended the deadline to buy back missing credits.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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