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Is the UK state pension unaffordable? | BBC Newscast
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September 16, 2026
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New figures suggest the state pension will rise by 3.9% to up to £13,000 a year. The increase is based on earning figures as dictated by the triple lock, the policy the government uses to guarantee pension growth. The rise has reignited debates about the long-term affordability
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