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Daily reminder that the British pension system is set up to guarantee the state eventually goes bankrupt.

The "triple lock" requires that pensions go up by whichever is highest: inflation, earnings, or 2.5%.

This is one of the most insane policies that actually exists. pic.twitter.com/hbhY4OBRcc

— Crémieux (@cremieuxrecueil) November 3, 2025