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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Albert Toth

What is the triple lock plus – and what could it mean for pensions?

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The Conservatives have unveiled plans to boost pensioners’ incomes with a new ‘triple lock plus’ pledge in a pre-election offer to older voters.

The new plans would raise the tax-free pension allowance every year in line with the triple lock. This means an increase in line with average wages, inflation, or 2.5 per cent – whichever is highest.

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