What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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"the Labour government has previously said it would keep the triple lock until the end of the current Parliament."
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"the decision for the new chancellor in the Budget."
— Jonathan Reynolds , Politician
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John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Jonathan Reynolds is the Business Secretary in the UK's government.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
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The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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