The Reform UK vetting procedure has recently been put under a microscope, with the conduct of a number of members falling short, and casting doubt upon the judgment of the party, and the oversight of its leader. A taxing questionWhile working, I paid into my works pension and the state pension. Now retired, I observe that the news continues to report that the state pension is a benefit that the government cannot afford to keep increasing. But when calculating if I pay income tax, my works pension and state pension are added together. So, why is the state pension singled out and renamed as an income for tax purposes?

Source: The Herald March 27, 2026 08:01 UTC