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UK State Pension Rates Rise 3.9% From April 2027
The full new State Pension will rise to £250.70 a week, with the increase tied to the triple lock and earnings growth, officials said.
- The UK government has announced a 3.9% increase in State Pension payments from April 2027, following growth in average earnings between May and July 2026.
- The full new State Pension will rise from £241.30 to £250.70 per week, giving eligible pensioners an additional £9.40 weekly.
- The basic State Pension for those covered by the old system will increase from £184.90 to £192.10 per week, providing an annual increase of approximately £375.
- The increase follows the government's Triple Lock policy, which guarantees annual pension rises based on the highest of inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5%.
- Pension Credit payments will also increase by 3.9%, taking the weekly minimum guarantee to £247.30 for single pensioners and £377.40 for couples, while most other benefits will rise by 3.5%.
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