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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

‘I can’t afford to keep my heating on overnight - Reeves’ Budget doesn’t do enough for pensioners’

“It’s not enough,” said pensioner Elaine Yates, when asked about Rachel Reeves’ pledge to raise the state pension in her second Budget.

The 75-year-old will be one of 13 million pensioners to benefit from an above inflation rise next April, receiving an extra £575 a year, the equivalent of around £10 a week.

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