Pensions

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

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

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

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

DWP State Pension Age warning as retirement age changes today - full list of dates

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

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.

Department for Work and Pensions

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

State Pension Age increases mean millions fear they will never be able to retire comfortably

State Pension Age increases mean millions fear they will never be able to retire comfortably

State Pension Age increases mean millions fear they will never be able to retire

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Cost of living help landing next month as government support rolls out for families

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

Department for Works and Pensions

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

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

HMRC pension loophole millions are missing out on as key deadline looms this month

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

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DWP confirms State Pension payment changes for Christmas 2025 and New Year

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

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What does the budget mean for pensioners, and those approaching State Pension age?

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Millions of pension records set to be deleted – could ‘fatally’ undermine efforts to correct state pension errors, says a pensions expert

Millions of pension records set to be deleted – could ‘fatally’ undermine efforts to correct state pension errors, says a pensions expert

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP deleting millions of pension records is 'fatally' undermining appeals

The four per cent increase would take the full state pension to £12,451 a year, up from £11,973

The four per cent increase would take the full state pension to £12,451 a year, up from £11,973

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Of those receiving income from an income drawdown pension, women are receiving £625 per month on average, compared with £875 for men

Of those receiving income from an income drawdown pension, women are receiving £625 per month on average, compared with £875 for men

Pension warning to women who risk running out of money 14 years early

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

Get paid £1,000 just for saving each year with this clever trick

Earlier this month, the Government confirmed State Pension payments would increase by 4.1 per cent in April.

Earlier this month, the Government confirmed State Pension payments would increase by 4.1 per cent in April.

State Pension warning as pensioners are urged to 'act now' by experts

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

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New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April

Under the triple lock pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked to wages from April, worth £901.

Under the triple lock pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked to wages from April, worth £901.

Pensioners warned they could miss out on £901 cash boost

Martin Lewis warned everyone with a pension that significant sums of money could be sitting in pots they had forgotten about

Martin Lewis warned everyone with a pension that significant sums of money could be sitting in pots they had forgotten about

Martin Lewis issues pension warning as man finds £121,000 in lost pots

Bank of England launches 'urgent' measures with UK 'pension funds losing large amounts'.

Bank of England launches 'urgent' measures with UK 'pension funds losing large amounts'.

Bank of England

Bank of England launches 'urgent' measures amid UK pension fears

State pensions could rise to more than £200 a week next year

State pensions could rise to more than £200 a week next year

Cost of living crisis

Tax warning to 500,000 UK households

State pension set to hit more than £200 a week next year

State pension set to hit more than £200 a week next year

State pension set to hit more than £200 a week next year

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Millions to see pay rise in April as benefits increase - full list of payments

State pensions are set to go up next year, by about 3.1 per cent according to the Office of National Statistics (Gareth Fuller/PA)

State pensions are set to go up next year, by about 3.1 per cent according to the Office of National Statistics (Gareth Fuller/PA)

State pension rise for 2022 revealed - see how much you could get