UK Budget to shield low-income pensioners from income tax on state pension

UK Chancellor Healey will adjust income tax thresholds in the upcoming Budget to prevent the full state pension from becoming taxable after its April increase. This is a targeted fiscal measure aimed at low-income pensioners, reflecting a policy shift to protect pensioner incomes amid fiscal tightening. The move signals a potential political priority ahead of elections, but its broader fiscal impact remains limited.

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