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HMRC to refund £70 to 1.32 million pensioners

9/8/2026

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  • HMRC will issue £70 refunds to 1.32 million low-earner pensioners.
  • Refunds correct under-paid tax relief for workers in Net Pay Arrangement pension schemes.
  • Eligibility applies to employees earning up to £12,570 in the 2024-25 tax year.
  • HMRC expects women to represent 75 % of claimants, about 990,000 people.
  • HMRC says it will never contact claimants by text, email or phone, urging verification on GOV.UK.