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Former pensions minister Steve Webb says the proposals raise several questions of fairness.

Those whose sole income is the state pension may not have to pay income tax if their state pension exceeds the personal allowance.

The rise takes the annual benefit just £23 under the frozen personal allowance threshold and will drag more retirees into paying income tax next year.

Work and Pensions Secretary says new evidence has been discovered that was not shown when deciding whether the group were due compensation.

Industry experts have proposed an average 20-year state pension and a new 'guaranteed period' of five years.

The former pensions minister is urging DWP to ensure records are retained for as long as they may be needed to clear up any outstanding state pension errors.

A new poll has revealed the political impact of the government’s failure to compensate women affected by state pension age changes.

The increase is likely to cause more pensioners to be liable for income tax given.

Dr Suzy Morrissey has been appointed by DWP to prepare an independent report ahead of the review.

The government is set to begin its latest review of the state pension age earlier than expected.