Published 1 year ago

UK will increase state pensions and benefits in line with inflation

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British finance minister Jeremy Hunt says he will raise state retirement and welfare benefits payments in line with inflation. Hunt said he would raise benefit payments by 10.1%, which would cost about 11 billion pounds ($12.99 billion) The government was also committed to the 'triple lock', a government promise to raise publicly-funded pensions by whichever is higher.

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The Independent

Disability and working age benefits to rise in line with inflation

The move will cost £11 billion but will help protect the most vulnerable, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

UK will increase state pensions and benefits in line with inflation

British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday he would raise state retirement and welfare benefits payments in line with inflation.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Metro News

Benefits to rise 10.1% in line with inflation

Jeremy Hunt announced those on working age and disability benefits will see payments rise 10.1% in line with inflation, costing £11 billion.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Benefits to rise with inflation – at a cost of £11bn to the taxpayer

Jeremy Hunt announces increase in handouts from next April amid warning that the most vulnerable need help sooner

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Disability and working age benefits to rise in line with inflation

Disability and working age benefits will be increased in line with inflation, the Chancellor has confirmed.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Disability and working age benefits to rise in line with inflation

Disability and working age benefits will be increased in line with inflation, the Chancellor has confirmed.Such benefits will rise by 10.1% from April in

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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