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Flat-rate state pension 'expected to start in 2017'
A new flat-rate state pension likely to start in April 2017 will be outlined by the government on Monday.
The weekly payment will be £144, plus inflation rises between now and 2017.
The current full state pension is £107.45 a week, but can be topped up to £142.70 with pension credit, and by the state second pension.
Plans to introduce legislation were announced in 2011 and detailed proposals are now ready.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20989050