Articles for State Pensions

‘Speedy compensation needed’ for women affected by state pension communications
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Speedy compensation needed’ for women affected by state pension communications

The Independent  

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Kerala govt begins disbursing salaries, pensions after protests
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala govt begins disbursing salaries, pensions after protests

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: KN Balagopal The Kerala government on Monday began the disbursal of salaries and pensions of government employees for the month of February following protests by worker unions against the delay of the same. Though salaries are usually credited to the bank accounts by the first of every month, there was a delay this month which was attributed by government …

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Some pensioners ‘may have to set money aside for unexpected tax bills’
1 year, 2 months ago

Some pensioners ‘may have to set money aside for unexpected tax bills’

The Independent  

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£670m of state pension underpayments recorded in financial year ending 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

£670m of state pension underpayments recorded in financial year ending 2023

The Independent  

Pension experts have made calls to drive up admin standards after it emerged that around £670 million in state pensions was underpaid in the financial year ending in 2023. Last year’s underpayments total was more than six times the £100 million that was overpaid in state pensions in the financial year ending 2023. The Department for Work and Pensions document …

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What are the Christmas pay dates for benefits and state pensions?
2 years ago

What are the Christmas pay dates for benefits and state pensions?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the DWP, those expecting payments for Universal Credit …

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Rishi Sunak mulls suspending triple lock on state pensions
3 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak mulls suspending triple lock on state pensions

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak is considering a temporary suspension of the Conservatives’ "triple lock" election manifesto commitment on state pensions that would save billions by linking this year’s rise to inflation instead. However, the impact of the furlough scheme last year is likely to leave wages more than 8pc higher than last year, adding more than £7bn to the state pensions every …

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Is the UK state pension REALLY the worst among rich rival countries?
3 years, 4 months ago

Is the UK state pension REALLY the worst among rich rival countries?

Daily Mail  

It's commonly claimed that the UK has the most paltry state pension among rich countries, based on one of the most cited measures. Bottom of the league: How far the state pension goes in replacing an average salary in different countries The UK state pension comes bottom in a league table of net replacement rates for average earnings at just …

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