State pension set to rise £500 and top £13,000 a year from next spring - but with an income tax sting
Unless the headline state pension is your sole income, you are likely to see at least some of it clawed back in income tax as it will bust the basic rate threshold of £12,570.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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