UK Minister Won't Rule Out Ending State Pension Triple Lock

On 29 September 2026, the UK education secretary refused to confirm whether the government plans to abolish the state pension triple lock policy, despite questioning from broadcasters. The triple lock, which guarantees pension increases tied to wages, prices, or 2.5% (whichever is highest), faces potential scrutiny as part of broader fiscal policy discussions involving Chancellor John Healey and Andy Burnham.