Why I believe the end of the triple lock is coming: Jeff Prestridge

Readers, the end is nigh. No, I'm not talking about Putin's threat to launch military strikes on our country's defence facilities. No, I'm talking about the triple lock on pensions.

George Thompson, Press Association Political Staff The pensions triple lock should “probably” be replaced, a Tory former senior cabinet member has said. Baroness Therese Coffey, the work and pensions secretary from 2019 to 2022, said the guaranteed 2.5% a year rise “probably seemed the right thing” when it was introduc

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a “double lock”, a former Conservative pensions secretary has suggested, in a major warning for millions of pensioners.

It was discussed in the House of Lords on Friday13:53, 04 Sep 2026The pensions triple lock should “probably” be replaced, a Tory former senior cabinet member has said. Baroness Therese Coffey, the work and pensions secretary from 2019 to 2022, said the guaranteed 2.5% a year rise “probably seemed the right thing” when

Prime Minister and his Chancellor, John Healey, will deliver their Autumn Budget on October 28.

Hamish McRae: The era of cheap money is over and we’re all going to feel it