State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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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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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.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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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.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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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
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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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”.
By Ruth Emery Published
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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?
By Ruth Emery Published
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State pension warning as families opting out of child benefit hits record high
Up to one million parents could be losing out on £6,500 in retirement because they have opted out of receiving child benefit.
By Ruth Emery Published
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State pension fund ‘to run dry’ in 20 years ‒ will you get one?
Spending on state benefits, including the state pension, are set to escalate in the years ahead, calling into question how sustainable the pension is in its current form
By John Fitzsimons Last updated