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The Bench · Wednesday 9 September

Should pensioners who pay income tax continue to receive universal state benefits?

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From April, 10 million state pensioners will pay income tax. The question is whether those with taxable income above the personal allowance should still receive universal benefits that go to all pensioners regardless of means.

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