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17 October 2026 · 5 min read
Your State Pension: What Each National Insurance Year Is Worth (2026/27)
The full new State Pension is £241.30 a week for 35 qualifying years. Each year is worth about £6.89 a week for life. Here's what your record pays, and whether to fill gaps.
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16 October 2026 · 5 min read
The Child Benefit Charge Between £60,000 and £80,000, and How to Keep More
Earn over £60,000 and you start paying back Child Benefit, 1% for every £200. How the charge works, a table by income, and why pension contributions are the easiest fix.
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