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DWP to Give State Pensioners a Free £538 Payment Directly to Their Bank Accounts in 2026

From April 2026, State Pension claimants in the UK could receive a pay rise of up to £538 annually, thanks to the Triple Lock guarantee from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This increase comes amid strong wage growth, which currently outpaces inflation, making it the likely factor influencing Read more

By Stella, 2 days ago

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State Pension Set to Increase by Over £550 as Triple Lock Boosts Payments Amid Rising Earnings Growth

As the UK continues to face economic pressures, a projected 4.6% increase in average earnings including bonuses could result in a £551 rise in the full new State Pension from £11,973 to around £12,524 per year. With only one month of earnings data left to confirm, the increase is expected Read more

By Stella, 5 days ago