The triple lock remains in doubt after Jeremy Hnt refused to say whether he would increase State Pension by inflation from April.
A top pensions expert has warned these extreme u-turns mean that absolutely nothing is off the table, including the State pension triple lock.
The State Pension cost the nation more than £100billion in the 2020/21 year and makes up a thumping 12 percent of total public spending.
Steven Cameron, pensions director at insurer Aegon, said “it’s not clear what other changes remain on the table.”
He also cautioned: “So many u-turns have been made since then, that pensioners will be keeping everything crossed ahead of official confirmation.”
