'Give with one hand, take with the other!' Pensioners divided on state pension rise

People receiving the state pension have heralded the 8.5 per cent increase that came into force today, meaning full claimants will be £900 better off each year.

The Government have focused their efforts on backing Britain’s pensioners and the measure comes as part of a raft of moves which they hope will boost the coffers of those who have stepped back from work.

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