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Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

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Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

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What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

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Thousands are backing this major change to take DWP State Pension age back to 65

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

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Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

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State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

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Winter Fuel Payment 2026 - 5 groups who will not get the payment this year

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

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Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid

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.

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as millions born after 6 April 1977 are currently set to wait until age 68 for their State Pension.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as millions born after 6 April 1977 are currently set to wait until age 68 for their State Pension.

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State Pension age is rising and anyone born after April 6 1977 faces another increase

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

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State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden making a statement to MPs where he said that Waspi women will not receive compensation.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden making a statement to MPs where he said that Waspi women will not receive compensation.

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Labour faces growing pension revolt from women let down by DWP State Pension Age

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

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'Hidden' DWP pension worth £5,759 but thousands miss out as they don’t know it exists

Pensions are increasing from next month for millions, as Rachel Reeves announced in her autumn budget

Pensions are increasing from next month for millions, as Rachel Reeves announced in her autumn budget

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How much more pensioners will get from next month as DWP increases begin

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

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DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments 'too slow and too low' campaigners warn

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

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DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

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DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

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?

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

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What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

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DWP appeal as thousands of State Pensioners are missing out on £83 a week

Millions of pension records set to be deleted – could ‘fatally’ undermine efforts to correct state pension errors, says a pensions expert

Millions of pension records set to be deleted – could ‘fatally’ undermine efforts to correct state pension errors, says a pensions expert

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DWP deleting millions of pension records is 'fatally' undermining appeals

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP payment changes for benefits and pensions May Bank holidays 2025

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

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DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

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Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get