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State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

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What happened

The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:42 UTC.

Why it matters

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