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Pension Tax Relief Confirmed | Leeds News
Pensioners rejoice: the government’s just announced that those on the new state pension alone won’t pay tax on it — even as the triple lock pushes payouts above the tax-free threshold. Chancellor John Healey and Andy Burnham are stepping in to protect around 820,000 retirees from unexpected tax bills, honoring a promise made by Rachel Reeves. With the state pension hitting just under £12,570 this year, a small rise could’ve triggered tax, but now it’s off the table. Meanwhile, the triple lock delivers a £470 boost to 12 million pensioners — and the UK still boasts the highest personal…
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