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UK State Pension to Increase Amid Age Rise and Tax Changes

12/21/2025

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Summary

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The UK State Pension will rise to £241.30 per week from April 2026, by 4.8% next year.
The state pension age will rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 for those born after 6 April 1960.
New collective defined contribution schemes will be introduced, and inheritance tax on pensions will begin in 2027, affecting estate planning in 2026.

History

Historical Context

The UK State Pension Act of 2014 raised the state pension age to 67 by 2028, affecting individuals born after 5 April 1960. This change followed a series of reforms since the 1990s aimed at equalizing pension ages and addressing rising life expectancy. With an estimated 500,000 people facing delayed retirement, these reforms reflect a significant shift towards sustainable pension funding amid an aging population.

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Story summary

The UK State Pension will rise to £241.30 per week from April 2026, by 4.8% next year.
The state pension age will rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 for those born after 6 April 1960.
New collective defined contribution schemes will be introduced, and inheritance tax on pensions will begin in 2027, affecting estate planning in 2026.

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