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UK state pension to rise £514 annually from April 2027, exceeding tax-free limit

Published 18 August 2026

The UK state pension is projected to rise by over £500 a year from April 2027, driven by the government's triple lock guarantee, but the increase will push the full new pension above the income tax threshold for the first time.

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