Publicfinances

Friday, May 1, 2026 pensions triplelock dwp labour thinktank reform agingpopulation publicfinances statepension economics

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Labour government have been confronted with a strong call to abandon the Triple Lock pension guarantee. Sir Tony Blair’s thinktank, the Tony Blair Institute (TBI), has urged … Read More

Thursday, April 23, 2026 pension triplelock dwp migration inflation pensioners economics publicfinances uk policy

The Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) state pension Triple Lock, which guarantees annual pension increases based on inflation, average wage growth, or 2.5%—whichever is highest—may soon be at risk. This policy, which … Read More

Monday, April 20, 2026 pension statepension dwp triplelock costofliving labour ifs reformuk benefits publicfinances

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an increase to the new state pension, raising it by £11.05 per week to a total of £241.30. This uplift means that eligible state pensioners will receive approximately … Read More

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 dwp migration benefits settledstatus publicfinances immigration labour homeoffice savings careworkers

Thousands of individuals are set to face tighter restrictions on accessing Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits as part of a new crackdown on migration. However, recent analysis of Labour government data suggests … Read More

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 pensions triplelock youth pensioners publicfinances taxation intergenerational budget socialpolicy government

State pensioners could face changes to the long-standing Triple Lock system, with experts urging a shift in focus to support younger generations. The Intergenerational Foundation has outlined three potential reforms to the … Read More