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State pension top-up: HMRC to contact thousands of people following 5 April deadline error
News Thousands of customers were unable to fill gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record and boost their state pension on Saturday, as HMRC incorrectly said the deadline had passed
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Who will miss out on the state pension triple lock?
Not all pensioners have their state pensions increased each year in line with the triple lock. We explain who misses out
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Six reasons not to top up your state pension
A deadline to buy National Insurance credits and top up your state pension is fast approaching. Here’s why it may not be worth it for some people
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Spring Statement: what could Rachel Reeves say about pensions?
The chancellor will deliver her Spring Statement on 26 March. We look at whether there will be any announcements on pensions that could affect savers or retirees
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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?
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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
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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?
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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.
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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
