In Brief: Pensioners set for income boost, but watch out for the tax trap
Friday, 28 March 2025
Could you lose out on tax-free allowances for other income?
Many pensioners will enjoy another uplift in their State Pension income next financial year. From 6 April 2025, the State Pension is due to rise by 4.1%, on the back of an 8.5% increase in April 2023. This growth adheres to the government’s ‘triple lock’ policy, which ensures that the State Pension increases annually by the highest of wage growth, inflation or 2.5%. However, this rise also brings potential complications for some retirees.
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