Refunds for thousands of pensioners

Some claimed back £100,000

- By Anna Wise

ALMOST 2,500 people have claimed back more than £10,000 after being overcharged tax on their pension withdrawals, analysis shows.

A handful were given a refund worth more than £100,000.

The HMRC figures, obtained by Royal London through a freedom of information request, show an increase in rebates claimed in 2023-24.