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Ignorance of Triple Lock is widespread - survey
Nearly two in three adults aged 40 and over fail to understand what the pensions Triple Lock does, according to a new survey.
Higher inflation for working families puts pressure on Triple Lock
Higher inflation data for non-retired households released today by the Office for National Statistics could put pressure on the pensions Triple Lock pledge, according to consultancy Broadstone.
Pension experts criticise Tory 'Triple Lock Plus' plan
Pension experts have criticised the Conservatives' pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance via a ‘Triple Lock Plus’ if they win the general election.
Politicians must end Triple Lock uncertainty - call
There has been a clamour of calls from the financial services sector this week for politicians to end the continuing uncertainty over the future of the state pension Triple Lock.
Autumn Statement: Hunt honours State Pension Triple Lock
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the State Pension will rise in line with September's CPI inflation rate of 10.1%.
House of Lords votes against Triple Lock suspension
The House of Lords has voted to reject a controversial bill to suspend the Pensions Triple Lock and instead sent the bill back to the Commons to be reconsidered.
Earnings data piles pressure on Chancellor over triple lock
Average earnings data published this morning by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted the difficult decision faced by the Chancellor this autumn when deciding on State Pension rates for April 2022.
State Pension set for 4% boost from April
The State Pension is set to see a significant boost in April with an increase predicted to be around 4%.