Business Secretary refuses to confirm that pensioners will be exempt from income tax | BBC Breakfast
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The state pension is expected to rise by nearly £500 a year from April, taking it above £13,000 which is higher than the income tax threshold. The Labour government - when Rachel Reeves was chancellor - promised that pensioners who rely solely on the state pension would not be required to complete a tax return, nor be chased to pay. However, when asked by BBC Breakfast, the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refused to confirm that pensioners reliant on the state pension will be exempted from paying income tax. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
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