HMRC has reaffirmed that the State Pension is legally taxable, clarifying rules as rising payments push retirees toward the frozen personal allowance threshold.

The full new state pension is projected to rise by 3.9% next April, pushing the annual figure over £13,000 under the triple lock system.

The UK state pension is projected to cross £13,000 a year driven by 3.9% wage growth, sparking debates over fiscal sustainability and retiree tax exemptions.