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UK State Pension Set to Rise Amid Wage Growth

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The UK state pension will rise in April 2026, with the full state pension projected at about £241.30 per week.
Wage growth has been revised to 4.8% and is expected to exceed inflation.
The rise could push about 650,000 retirees above the £12,570 personal allowance.
The Labour government has pledged to keep the triple lock policy, which ties pension rises to earnings, inflation, or a minimum of 2.5%.

History

Historical Context

The UK's "triple lock" pension policy, introduced in 2014, aimed to secure financial stability for approximately 12.5 million retirees by ensuring pensions rise with earnings, inflation, or a minimum of 2.5%. This commitment reflects ongoing pension reforms, with a projected increase to £241.30 per week in April 2026, impacting around 650,000 retirees' financial security as they may exceed the £12,570 personal allowance.

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Story summary

The UK state pension will rise in April 2026, with the full state pension projected at about £241.30 per week.
Wage growth has been revised to 4.8% and is expected to exceed inflation.
The rise could push about 650,000 retirees above the £12,570 personal allowance.
The Labour government has pledged to keep the triple lock policy, which ties pension rises to earnings, inflation, or a minimum of 2.5%.

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