Pensioners Could Be Set for Bigger State Pension Boost Than Previously Thought

Pensioners Could Be Set for Bigger State Pension Boost Than Previously Thought
Office for National Statistics data released on Tuesday showed an upwards revision to total wage growth including bonuses for the quarter to July, up to 4.8%, from 4.7% in a previous estimate Lucy North/PA
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Pensioners are on course for a bigger state pension boost next year than previously thought after a key figure used in the triple lock calculation was revised upwards.

Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released on Tuesday showed an upwards revision to total wage growth including bonuses for the quarter to July, up to 4.8%, from 4.7% in a previous estimate.