Govt plans to lift state pension to £140 per week

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The state pension could be lifted to a £140 per week payment with no means testing, according to new proposals.

Currently, the basic state pension is £97.65 per week for single people, and pensioners may qualify for pension guarantee credit, savings credit, and around 30 extra benefits including winter fuel ...

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