Pensions

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

Department for Work and Pensions

Seven in 10 pensioners must now pay income tax in new record, HMRC data reveals

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as plans shared in a new report could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as plans shared in a new report could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.

Department for Work and Pensions

Born in the 1970s? New report says State Pension Age change could come 7 years early

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

The cycle to work scheme could be hit by changes in the budget 2025, according to rumours

The cycle to work scheme could be hit by changes in the budget 2025, according to rumours

The Salary Sacrifice changes to pension and employee perks rumoured for budget 2025

The State Pension is set to increase by £500 next year, in a welcome boost for pensioners

The State Pension is set to increase by £500 next year, in a welcome boost for pensioners

DWP State Pension set to rise by more than £500 from April, figures suggest

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension age could rise more quickly as DWP announces review

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Millions to see pay rise in April as benefits increase - full list of payments