triple lock
Coverage of triple lock in the Nexus archive.
- JEFF PRESTRIDGE: I fear Chancellor is coming for the triple lock
Jeff Prestridge expresses concern that the Chancellor may target the UK's triple lock pension policy, which guarantees annual state pension increases. The triple lock is a key political issue in British social welfare.
- JEFF PRESTRIDGE: I fear Chancellor's coming for the triple lock
Jeff Prestridge expresses concern that the UK Chancellor is planning to target the triple lock, a policy that guarantees annual increases in state pensions. The article highlights fears of potential changes to the pension system.
- Full state pension is £1,300 a year higher under triple lock rather than just inflation
The article states that the full state pension is £1,300 higher annually when using the triple lock mechanism compared to a simple inflation-based increase. The triple lock ties pension adjustments to inflation, average earnings, and a minimum rise, providing greater financial security for retirees.