People born before 1960 told to defer state pension 'if they can afford to'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : The personal tax-free allowance will be kept at £12,570 after former Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves extended the freeze to 2031.
56% : It's not a tax rise on paper, but it feels like one in practice.
53% : She added: "It's a personal decision, but if your other income is low in the meantime, it could be a smart way to increase your future pension without triggering tax straight away.
48% : Nearly 18 million more people are expected to be paying income tax by 2027, and almost half of them will be over 60, it has been warned.
48% : Nearly 18 million more people are expected to be paying income tax by 2027, and almost half of them will be over 60, it has been warned.
48% : "Many older people will just receive a letter or notice a tax code change, with no idea why they're suddenly being taxed on their pension income.
46% : "Spreading withdrawals across tax years, instead of taking a large lump sum, can help keep your income below the threshold and it's something people often overlook.
43% : With the State Pension rising each year but the personal allowance stuck at £12,570, more older people are being dragged into the tax system.

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