The UK state pension is expected to exceed £13,000 a year, prompting calls for individuals to check their pension forecasts and contributions ahead of retirement.

UK · 2026-09-20

1. Step 1 · The triggerthe UK state pension is set to exceed £13,000/year, raising expected retirement income
2. Step 2 · Knock-onindividuals are prompted to check pension forecasts and fill National Insurance gaps, increasing voluntary contributions to HMRC
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs with older employees face increased payroll and HR queries about contributions and retirement planning

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Source: BBC News — Business

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