State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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£500 million state pension underpayments identified - are you owed money?
News The DWP has so far identified £500m in state pension underpayments between January 2021 to October 2023. We explain how to check if you’ve been affected and how to claim your money back.
By Nicole García Mérida 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 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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State pension age could rise to 68 by 2040, says work and pension secretary
News Decision on increasing the state pension age past 67 is delayed and will not be made by the current government
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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State pension age could rise to 68 as early as 2035 – what it means for you
News State pension age increases could be accelerated, with the change to 68 coming in as early as 2035, affecting those who are 54 and under today.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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