26 million Brits at risk of retirement shortfall if state pension triple lock were to be scrapped

MoneyWeekThursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:01:00 AM
26 million Brits at risk of retirement shortfall if state pension triple lock were to be scrapped
  • Projections show that 26 million Brits could experience a retirement shortfall if the state pension triple lock is removed, raising concerns about future financial security for retirees.
  • The triple lock, which ensures pension increases based on inflation, average earnings, or 2.5%, is crucial for maintaining pensioner living standards. Its potential removal could exacerbate existing financial vulnerabilities among the elderly population.
  • The debate surrounding the triple lock reflects broader issues of pension adequacy in the UK, especially as the state pension is already the least generous among G7 nations, raising questions about the sustainability of retirement income.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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