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OECD Urges Pension Reform, UK Minister Vows Triple-Lock Continuation

7/15/2026

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommends replacing UK’s triple-lock pension increase with a formula using earnings and inflation, saving about 2 % of GDP.
Pensions minister Torsten Bell said the triple-lock will stay for the parliament despite the OECD’s reform call.
Think tanks warn the triple-lock creates a risk, while the OECD advises hospital efficiency and cautions against raising tax rates, allowing a VAT increase if finances deteriorate sharply.

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommends replacing UK’s triple-lock pension increase with a formula using earnings and inflation, saving about 2 % of GDP.
Pensions minister Torsten Bell said the triple-lock will stay for the parliament despite the OECD’s reform call.
Think tanks warn the triple-lock creates a risk, while the OECD advises hospital efficiency and cautions against raising tax rates, allowing a VAT increase if finances deteriorate sharply.