Pensions

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

DWP new State Pension to rise almost £500 to more than £13,000 a year

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

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Calls to cut DWP State Pension Age to 65 grow as parliamentary debate draws closer

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

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Pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits says new report

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the State Pension Age row takes a new turn and Government responds to the campaign

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the State Pension Age row takes a new turn and Government responds to the campaign

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DWP State Pension Age row takes new turn as Government responds to campaign

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Pensioners could get a bigger HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance under new calls

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

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Retiring after 2030? The pension detail millions should check now

Britons planning to retire abroad are being warned their State Pension could be frozen depending on where they live, potentially costing thousands over retirement.

Britons planning to retire abroad are being warned their State Pension could be frozen depending on where they live, potentially costing thousands over retirement.

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DWP State Pension warning as some won't get annual increases or Winter Fuel Payments

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government has responded to a petition calling for ambulance workers to have a pension age of 60

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government has responded to a petition calling for ambulance workers to have a pension age of 60

Government responds to calls for major pension age change for 'front line workers'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham with his wife Marie France Van Heel prior to delivering his keynote speech to the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham with his wife Marie France Van Heel prior to delivering his keynote speech to the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Could pensioners keep their homes under Andy Burnham's national care service plan?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

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What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

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Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

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Thousands are backing this major change to take DWP State Pension age back to 65

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Millions of pensioners could be owed money after HMRC mistake

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

The DWP State Pension age change being proposed to help young adults get jobs

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

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Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

From bus passes to benefits, pensioners could be missing out on valuable benefits and discounts without realising it. Here are the schemes to check and how to apply.

From bus passes to benefits, pensioners could be missing out on valuable benefits and discounts without realising it. Here are the schemes to check and how to apply.

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Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension age

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under pressure as pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under pressure as pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000

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£12,570 Personal Allowance could rise by £1,000 for pensioners in fresh calls

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

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Winter Fuel Payment 2026 - 5 groups who will not get the payment this year

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

HMRC pays back almost £4,000 each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

Thousands back call for DWP State Pension from age 60 and increase to £610.08 a week

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

Martin Lewis reveals the simple pension mistake that could trigger an HMRC bill

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25.

The £60,000 pension rule catching workers out – and many don't realise for years

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

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HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

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HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

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DWP State Pension could top £20,500 by 2046 but HMRC tax bills could hit £1,598

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn across the UK.

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn across the UK.

Millions could be owed an average £9,470 from a forgotten pension – how to check

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as plans shared in a new report could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as plans shared in a new report could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.

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Born in the 1970s? New report says State Pension Age change could come 7 years early

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

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Seven in 10 pensioners must now pay income tax in new record, HMRC data reveals

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Universal Credit claimants could get benefits boost to combat State Pension age rise

Millions are being urged to check their pensions today

Millions are being urged to check their pensions today

Millions urged to check one pension detail after watchdog issues stark warning

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as millions born after 6 April 1977 are currently set to wait until age 68 for their State Pension.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as millions born after 6 April 1977 are currently set to wait until age 68 for their State Pension.

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State Pension age is rising and anyone born after April 6 1977 faces another increase

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

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Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

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Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans - but experts say 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans - but experts say 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

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All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

Scottish Widows says 12.2 million Britons remain at risk of pension poverty despite improvements in retirement savings.

Scottish Widows says 12.2 million Britons remain at risk of pension poverty despite improvements in retirement savings.

The pension mistake experts say most people don’t notice until it’s too late

UK pensioners are left with just £220 a month after essentials, far behind countries like Luxembourg, new data shows.

UK pensioners are left with just £220 a month after essentials, far behind countries like Luxembourg, new data shows.

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UK State Pensioners are among worst off in Europe says new analysis

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Fury erupts over new plans that could give ministers power over your pension

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

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Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral

MPs have approved controversial pension reforms despite warnings they could risk savers’ returns and future retirement income.

MPs have approved controversial pension reforms despite warnings they could risk savers’ returns and future retirement income.

Government wins vote on new and controversial pension shake-up

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

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Millions could lose key tax perk under new HMRC pension crackdown

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

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Thousands of pensioners to lose up to £300 as payments clawed back by HMRC

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

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Thousands face unexpected retirement delay as state pension age changes

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

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Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

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Pension boost 2026 - full breakdown of new payments for those over State Pension Age

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

Millions risk losing pension tax relief this April

Millions risk losing pension tax relief this April

£3,600 HMRC pension boost available before April 5 but millions could miss it

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

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Grandparents can boost their DWP State Pension with childcare NI credits, here's how

From 6 April, payments under the Triple Lock will rise by 4.8 per cent, pushing the full New State Pension to £241.30 a week. Those on the full Basic State Pension will receive £184.90 a week, but not everyone is included

From 6 April, payments under the Triple Lock will rise by 4.8 per cent, pushing the full New State Pension to £241.30 a week. Those on the full Basic State Pension will receive £184.90 a week, but not everyone is included

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Nearly half a million pensioners miss out on State Pension inflation rise 2026

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Reached State Pension Age? How to stop NI payments and claim back tax from HMRC

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

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HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) response obtained by former pensions minister Steve Webb indicates that well over £1 billion a year could be going unclaimed by taxpayers who fail to claim the full pension tax relief they are entitled to.

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) response obtained by former pensions minister Steve Webb indicates that well over £1 billion a year could be going unclaimed by taxpayers who fail to claim the full pension tax relief they are entitled to.

This little known HMRC Self Assessment tick box could get you a £2000 tax rebate