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UK state pension increase

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Pending Due: Feb. 12, 2027

The 3.9% state pension increase will boost household disposable income for 12+ million pensioners, resulting in a 2-3% quarter-over-quarter revenue increase for UK leisure and hospitality companies (WHITBREAD, MARSTON'S, FLUTTER) within Q2 2024

Pending Due: Jan. 13, 2027

Increased state pension payouts will reduce demand for pension-related financial products and advisory services, causing AJ BELL, HARGREAVES LANSDOWN, and INTERACTIVE INVESTOR revenue to decline by 4-6% in their pension advisory segments within 90 days of the April pension increase

Pending Due: March 14, 2027

A 3.9% UK state pension increase in April 2024 will drive increased consumer spending in retail and discretionary sectors, leading to outperformance of FTSE 100 consumer staples stocks (TESCO, SAINSBURY'S, MARKS & SPENCER) by 8-12% relative to the broader market within 6 months