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The Labour Party Government has provided an update on its decision to boost the State Pensions by £586 per week.

An online petition was launched to make the State Pension available from the age of 60, but it has been dismissed by officials.

The petition received support from over 18,800 people across the UK, with it also suggesting a pay increase.

Denver Johnson, the petition's creator, suggested increasing payments to match 48 hours each week at the National Living Wage rate of £12.21 per hour.

This would have given State Pensioners £2,344 every four-week payment period, equating to £30,476 annually.

In a written response to the petition, the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) said: "The Government is committed to supporting current and future generations of pensi

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