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News · Money · BBC Business · Tue, Sep 15, 2026 7:15 PM

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

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

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

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