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State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April

State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
BBC Politics Tuesday 15 September 2026, 07:01 UTC 1 min read
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The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.

The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.
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