Published On: Fri, Aug 30th, 2024

Changes ‘could mean some people get no State Pension’ | Personal Finance | Finance


Long-term Labour backers have suggested the new government will need to consider means-testing for the State Pension.

Just as the Chancellor is removing the Winter Fuel Payment as a universal benefit for all pensioners, she is now being encouraged to look at changes to the State Pension itself.

Some think-tank experts suggest Britain could follow Australia where a means-testing regime means the wealthiest retirees get no state pension at all.

An increasing number of pensioners are already…



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