Labour may soon be forced to change its tax policies as the state pension could become subject to income tax. After the 4.1% increase in payments this month, the full new state pension now pays £ ...

The increase is linked to wages, which have risen by 4.1%. Under an arrangement called the "triple lock", the state pension goes up each year by the highest of 2.5%, inflation, or earnings growth.

Keir Starmer addressed the state pension triple lock policy as he spoke about the increase to pension payments kicking in from next week. The triple lock ensures a rise to the state pension each year ...

The Government has a “clear intention” to “dismantle” provisions of the triple lock, the Sinn Féin leader said, after it was confirmed that Ireland will join an alliance of European ...

Ireland's neutrality will be "completely unaffected" by proposed changes to the triple lock, despite criticism from opposition TDs, according to a Government minister. Under the current system ...

An expert has cautioned that the triple lock on pensions may need to be reassessed soon, while new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics show many pensioners are experiencing ...

The increase is linked to wages, which have risen by 4.1%. Under an arrangement called the "triple lock", the state pension goes up each year by the highest of 2.5%, inflation, or earnings growth.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reiterated his commitment to the state pension triple lock policy ahead of the increase to pension payments today. The triple lock ensures a rise to the state ...