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A fresh petition has been set up demanding a major boost to state pensions which would bring the figure in line with full-time workers on the National Minimum Wage

The headlines may say the new state pension will soon top £11,500 thanks to the triple lock but dont be misled. In practice, more than nine million pensioners will get around £2,500 less.

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Thousands of state pensioners who have been affected by system errors will receive their extra payment by the end of the year.

Last week we were celebrating news that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is committed to protect the state pension triple lock. Yet theres a sting in the tail.

Criticism of the 10.1 per cent inflation increase for State Pensions is disappointing. Critics suggest pensioners should not have been protected like this, especially as wages increased by less than this.

Henry Smith MP has welcomed the news that 14,679 pensioners in Crawley will receive a 10.1 per cent increase in their Basic State Pension from this month, protecting pensioners from the effect of rising prices.

MP John Stevenson has welcomed the news that 17,440 pensioners in Carlisle will benefit from an increase in their basic state pension from this…

18,829 pensioners in Furness will receive a 10.1 per cent increase in their Basic State Pension from this month.