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State Pension Triple Lock uncertain as Jeremy Hunt refuses to confirm its return for April uprating

Prime Minister Liz Truss has previously stated her commitment to the return of the Triple Lock.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

Annuities: rates on guaranteed pension income soar 44% in a year

Previously unfashionable product falls back into favour as people seek security amid financial turmoil

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022

Annuity rates jump to highest level since 2009

The rise provides a boost for people looking for a guaranteed retirement income.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

State Pension claimants set for £1,000 boost in DWP first

A State Pension rise will come into effect in line with soaring inflation rates

Liverpool Echo · Sep 14, 2022

Older people face spending up to 19% of State Pension income on energy bills despite £2,500 cap

Commentators warn households still face a long, hard winter despite the new energy support.

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022

‘Serious leaks’ in households’ finances remain, despite new energy price cap

Households still face a long, hard winter, despite the new energy cap being set at £2,500, experts warned.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

People claiming State Pension urged to check if they qualify for weekly top-up worth up to £182

New State Pension figures show 1.5 million older women are receiving less than £100 per week.

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Pension expert urges older people to check if they qualify for weekly top-up worth up to £182

New State Pension figures show 1.5 million older women are receiving less than £100 per week.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

How to protect your savings and pension from UK inflation

We look at some options for safeguarding your nest egg amid rising prices and interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

Housing affordability in England at worst levels since 1999, says ONS

Affordability ratios in England are worse than at any point since records started in 1999, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022