Keir Starmer makes triple lock statement as DWP state pension increases today - Liverpool Echo
- The UK State Pension increased starting April 6, 2025, impacting over 12 million pensioners.
- The triple lock mechanism, introduced in 2010, guarantees a minimum 2.5% annual pension increase.
- The basic State Pension rose by £360 annually, while the full new State Pension increased by £470 each year.
- A government spokesperson stated, "We have also confirmed a 4.1% increase to the basic and new State Pension."
- Despite the rise, some pensioners may still face financial shortfalls due to rising household costs and reduced benefits.
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