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State Pension Boost: Tax Traps & Rising Age

Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:45

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UK State Pensioners to Receive Boost This April: Triple Lock Rule Increases Payments, But May Lead to Surprise Tax Bills for Some. Experts Warn of Fiscal Drag and Rising State Pension Age. Financial Planners Advise Stashing Extra Cash in Easy-Access Accounts or ISAs. Ministers Face Tough Choices Ahead as Triple Lock Rule Proves Costly.

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