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How much state pension will I get?
Advice The full new state pension is currently £221.20 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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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
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Five steps to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The state pension has increased by 8.5%. But with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could see your tax bill go up too. Here's how to reduce your tax bill.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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5 UK pension changes you should know about in 2024
This year is shaping up to be a big one for pensions, with the Conservatives and Labour competing to attract pensioner votes. Here's how it will impact pension savers or retirees.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Should you maximise your annual tax-free pension allowance?
Each tax year, you can shield up to £60,000 from the taxman in a pension. Should you take advantage of this allowance, or is the money better off elsewhere?
By Katie Williams Published
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What is the pensions dashboard?
Touted as a game-changer in how we manage our savings, the pensions dashboard initiative has been plagued by delays. Here’s what you need to know.
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Waspi women: ombudsman calls for £10.5bn compensation package after it finds DWP guilty of maladministration
Changes to the state pension age for women were not properly communicated, the ombudsman has ruled. But will the government act on its recommendations and compensate the Waspi women?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Government identifies £570 million of state pension underpayments - are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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£50 billion in pension savings estimated to be lost
Analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research reveals that one in five workers believe they have lost a pension pot, with the total number of lost pots likely to rise sharply due to more frequent job switching. Are you at risk?
By Ruth Emery Published