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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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General election likely to 'delay’ Waspi state pension compensation, former pensions minister warns
Exclusive Waspi campaigners had been hoping to hear from the government this summer. But Rishi Sunak’s snap general election could mean there’s a significant delay, according to ex-DWP minister Steve Webb.
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MPs call for Waspi women to get state pension compensation before Parliament's summer break
News Pressure is growing on the government to compensate Waspi women who lost out due to state pension age changes.
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Check Your State Pension forecast tool launched to ‘simplify’ filling National Insurance Contributions gaps
News The government claims the online Check Your State Pension forecast will allow people to avoid having to phone HMRC and the DWP
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State pension errors: DWP urged to check for mistakes among divorced people
Former pensions minister Steve Webb says there are a high number of divorced women on low state pensions. Now MPs want the DWP to check if there were any errors in “potentially underpaying men and women who are divorced”.
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Revealed: the countries with the most generous pensions
The UK state pension is often criticised for failing to deliver a comfortable retirement. So, how does our pension system compare to other countries - which countries are most generous, and at what age can you claim a state pension?
