UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new state pension

The Guardian · first seen 16.09.2026

No 10 has promised that retirees will be shielded from paying tax on the full new state pension following wage growth data triggering a triple lock increase.

UK average wages rose 3.9% in the three months to July
Government promises pensioners will not pay tax on the full new state pension in 2027

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The Guardian — UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new £13,000 state pension, No 10 says

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