Pension age steps closer to 57
The government has published draft legislation to raise the minimum age for drawing pension benefits from 55 to 57.
State Pension
The Triple Lock trip up (take two)
State pension increases and the Triple Lock are back in the spotlight.
April is the month of benefit increases
State pensions and the National Living Wage both increased in April.
The triple lock marches on…
The triple lock means state pension payments rise 2.5% for most amid strengthening calls to remove this guaranteed increase.
When I’m 66 – SPA’s latest milestone
The latest phasing of State Pension Age (SPA) increase is now finished.
Triple lock survives – for now
The government has acted to ensure state pension increases can happen next April
Calling time on the triple lock?
The long-standing triple lock underpinning state pensions may be under threat as a result of Covid-19.
New state pension rates keep UK last in the league tables
The new state pension is going up, but the UK is at the bottom of the OECD league, with a state pension representing only 21.7% of average earnings. Planning for retirement is vital.
A budget day… at last
The Budget is set for 11 March, with speculation around changes to pensions allowances, tax reliefs and more.
National Living Wage set to outpace new state pension
The National Living Wage is set to rise, with further increases by 2024. But this isn’t matched by increases in new state pension levels.