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Wednesday, Oct 29

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Minister promises fresh look at WASPI women's pension claims

WASPI women affected by the increase in the state pension age jumping up from 60 to 65 were told that there would be no compensation

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Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

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Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

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DWP statement on state pension means testing plans causing 'deep concern to pensioners'

DWP Secretary of State Pat McFadden was asked about Conservative plans to means-test the State Pension by Labour MP Catherine Fookes during questions in Parliament on Monday

09

DWP to review some State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for errors before next April

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DWP data shows £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants during the last financial year.

DWP issues statement on concerns over means-testing state pension payments

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The Tories challenged Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden on means-testing the contributory benefit.

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DWP set to raise state pension age to 'one of highest' in democratic world

The Labour Party government is assessing a state pension age hike, with some analysts suggesting ministers should raise the threshold to as high as 70.

Tuesday, Oct 28

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Everyone with a State Pension 'likely to be paying income tax after April 2027'

Annual increases to the State Pension pose big questions for the Treasury and make changes to the triple lock look unavoidable

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POLL: Should the State Pension be cut to save the UK economy?

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With Rachel Reeves likely to make drastic changes to help our ailing economy in her Autumn Budget, should the 'triple-locked' State Pension be cut?

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UK Government urged to protect State Pension and cut National Insurance for older workers

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The Later Life Ambitions campaign presented Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a list of proposals to boost growth and the workforce.

State pension postcode lottery as some people get just six years' worth of payments

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The state pension age is currently 66 for both men and women but is increasing to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028.

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Major State Pension age change to hit those born on these dates

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Here is everything you need to know about the State Pension age and any upcoming changes

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Abia To Roll Out Contributory Pension Scheme For Civil Servants In November

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In a bid to permanently resolve the lingering issue of pension and gratuity payments to retired civil servants, the Abia State Government has concluded arrangements to launch a contributory pension scheme in November. The Commissioner for…

UK Government urged to offer State Pension age compensation to WASPI women

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Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville also said lower life expectancy in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK risks inequalities in pensions.

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New warning over State Pension age increase to 68

There are fears that the next State Pension age increase could 'penalise' people in areas with a lower life expectancy

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DWP rules out dramatic state pension change and says 'it's not policy'

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden has addressed rumours of means-testing.

DWP confirms stance on plans to means-test State Pension payments

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The Tories challenged Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden on means-testing the contributory benefit.

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DWP benefit 'no longer available' to one group of state pensioners

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment of either £200 or £300.

State pensioners over £25,000 HMRC limit could be forced to pay more tax

State pension payments are set to rise, but some claimants are being warned they could be pushed into a higher tax bracket

DWP changes to State Pension age to affect those born on these dates

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The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028