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The government has announced the state pension age (SPA) will rise to 68 seven years earlier than previously planned. The change is in line with a report led by John Cridland and published in March this year. Under current legislation, from December 2018, the SPA for men and women will increase to 66. It will then rise to 67 between …
The new tax year for 2016-2017 starts today (April 6th) which means new changes, so here is what you need to know. THE NEW STATE PENSION The new ‘single-tier’ state pension starts today which means anyone who reaches pension age from April 6th will get the full flat rate payout of £155.65 per week. This will only apply if you …
Autumn Statement boost for pensioners In Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, the Chancellor will announce the basic state pension will increase to £119.30 a week from April 2016. The BBC reported the basic state pension will get its biggest rise since 2001. The increase equates to 2.9% and will be worth £174.20 extra a year to someone on a full basic state …
