State Pension among 11 benefits for pensioners in April including free TV licence and cash help with heating
- From April 1, the cost of a colour TV licence will rise from £169.50 to £174.50, as announced in November with a 2.9% increase.
- State pensioners have received an alarming update regarding 'means-testing' payments, with Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to look into it.
- Analysts warn that state pension payments will become unsustainable without reforms to the Triple Lock system, which adjusts payments based on inflation or earnings.
- The government insists on avoiding means testing and has not acknowledged the issues surrounding the Triple Lock system, raising concerns for future pensioners.
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State Pension among 11 benefits for pensioners in April including free TV licence and cash help with heating
The State Pension provides a regular taxable income for life once you reach the State Pension age and claim it. Some people opt to defer this while they continue working.
Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension - Daily Star
DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension
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