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State Pension rule can raise payments by £5,000 a year but some are 'missing out'
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An FOI request by a pension provider has found that more than two million people are being boosted by a particular rule in the State Pension system
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DWP announces major pension change with Brits to be '£1000 better off' in retirement
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The government announced their new small pensions pot consolidator today, April 24
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Brits could get extra £1,000 a year due to DWP shake-up
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is looking at introducing a small pension pots consolidator as part of its upcoming Pension Schemes Bill, which would mean a £1,000 boost for some savers
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Ex-DWP worker explains how to swap from monthly to weekly State Pension payments
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Thousands of older people who receive the New or Basic State Pension may be able to change how often they receive their payments - but there is a key thing to watch out for
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Grandparents told they could boost State Pension by £1,000s with one little-known trick
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They could boost their State Pension if they helped care for a young family member
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People over 60 warned they face big tax bill on pension and 'it's happening quietly'
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'Many older people will just receive a letter or notice a tax code change, with no idea why they’re suddenly being taxed on their pension income'
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State Pension 'frozen' at current rate for 453,000 people
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More than 450,000 pensioners who live in certain countries do not receive the annual State Pension uprating as a result of the UK Government's 'frozen pensions policy'
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HMRC letter to demand 650,000 pensioners pay more tax - check if it applies to you
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Thousands of pensioners will be dragged into paying more tax due to a rule change this week
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Thousands hit by HMRC error were 'blocked' from boosting State Pension before key deadline
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HMRC has confirmed that thousands were locked out of their National Insurance contribution system due to an error
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DWP issues state pension triple lock statement as millions to receive extra £470
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Millions will receive an extra £470 a year in State Pension as payments increase - full list of new rates
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State Pension warning as bills and benefit cuts could 'wipe out' triple lock
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The basic state pension rose by £361.40 this month under the triple lock formula - but this could be almost entirely eaten up by rising household bills
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State pensioners in line for £230 benefit from Sunday
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Pensioners will get the extra benefit in their bank account from Sunday, April 6
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State Pension tax bill alert to millions before rate increase next week
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The State Pension will increase by 4.1 per cent
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Spring Statement freezes to tax threshold could affect pensioners and workers
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Pensioners and workers across the country could find themselves thrown into paying more tax in the coming years
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State pension age warning as increase to 68 could be 'brought forward'
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It comes as the ONS released new figures on life expectancy in the UK
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Full list of DWP Universal credit changes announced as 'not fit for purpose' assessment scrapped
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DWP boss Liz Kendall announced the benefits changes today
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Major DWP Job Seekers Allowance changes announced with two benefits to merge
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Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (EMA) benefits could be merged under new plans
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DWP Pension Credit to increase in April 2025 - full list of new rates
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Pension Credit rates are going up from next month - here's everything you need to know about the benefit and a full list of rate increases
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DWP rules mean state pensioners may need to pay tax - everything you need to know
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While the amount of State Pension to be taxed may seem relatively small, older people with other income streams could find themselves having to part with more cash to pay a tax bill
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WASPI update after £150K legal bid to get compensation for women born in 1950s
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The Women Against State Pension Inequality group is seeking a judicial review to force the Government to reconsider its decision to rule out a compensation package
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Brits urged to check State Pension letter for error worth £11,905 on average
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The DWP is currently checking tens of thousands of State Pension payments for errors and back payments of up to £11,905 on average
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Major pension tip over 50s say they would give their youngster selves
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A third of over 50s think maximising contributions into a workplace pension should be a key focus for young people
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DWP rule warning as elderly face 'hundreds of questions' taking four hours for key benefit
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Independent Age says it could take up to four hours with the help of a trained adviser to make a new claim for Pension Credit and more
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M&S announces major change for store workers from April
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Retail staff will be paid the Real Living Wage and offered a benefit package that includes a 20% colleague discount and an industry leading pension
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