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UK PM Burnham pledges to scrap pension triple lock from 2030

UK Prime Minister Burnham has pledged to abolish the pension triple lock from 2030, a major policy shift. A leading think tank warns the move will not generate sufficient funds for his social care plans, casting doubt on fiscal viability. The pledge marks a reversal of a long-standing political commitment and could reshape UK fiscal and social policy.

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UK PM Burnham Pledges to End Pension Triple Lock from 2030

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed a policy shift to abolish the pension triple lock from 2030, intending to reallocate funds towards a national care service. This represents a reversal of a long-standing political commitment. Confidence in the fiscal viability of this plan is medium-high, though a leading think tank has expressed doubts regarding its sufficiency for social care funding.

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