Posted on September 30, 2026 by Samuel Turner
Quick Answer: From April 2030, the state pension will rise each year by CPI inflation or 2.5%, whichever is higher. The automatic annual link to average earnings is dropped. A new safeguard keeps the pension in step with earnings over time, and the savings will pay for a National Care Service. The Andy Burnham state […]
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Posted on July 16, 2026 by Samuel Turner
Quick Answer: The State Pension is set to rise by at least 2.5% in April 2027 under the Triple Lock — taking the full new State Pension to around £247.35 a week (£12,861 a year). This will push it above the £12,570 tax-free Personal Allowance for the first time, but the government has confirmed pensioners […]
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Posted on April 29, 2026 by Samuel Turner
Millions of people across the UK are finally seeing a bit of extra breathing room in their bank accounts this month. It’s been a long road, but the latest UK State Pension Increase Campaign has hit its mark, with a significant 4.8% boost landing in April 2026. This isn’t just some minor adjustment to the […]
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