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State pensioners are being sent "higher tax codes" by HMRC and the Labour Party government. You pay tax if your total annual income adds up to more than your Personal Allowance under the taxman's rules.

Fiona Smith, payroll training manager at The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, said: "A tax code may be higher or lower because of reasons like owing tax from a previous year, or receiving income from two jobs.

"Receiving any kind of benefit can also alter your tax code, such as the state pension." HMRC "may update your tax code" if you receive a taxable state benefit, or if your weekly state pension amount changes, it says.

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Ms Smith said: "The best way to check your tax code is through the HMRC

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